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When Thad McIlroy’s Hamsters Finally Stop Running, What Happens Next?

Mar 17, 2026 | AI, Book Fairs, UK

LBF 2026 was AI's quietest year yet. Thad McIlroy asked what if none of this matters. A Gambian classroom and a pandemic suggest he's closer than he knows.

Kindle Unlimited Has Paid Out $2.58 Billion To Self-Publishers Since 2020. Meanwhile We Panic About Four Million New Books

Mar 19, 2026 | ebook subscription services, Ebooks, Self-Publishing
Shy Girl, Big Questions: What The Hachette-Ballard Affair Tells Us About Publishing’s Unpreparedness For The AI Age

Mar 20, 2026 | AI, Publishing Controversies
TNPS 2025 Story of the Year Part 5: From Understanding to Action – Your Publishing House’s AI Roadmap

Mar 20, 2026 | AI, Publishing Business, Publishing Controversies

TNPS 2025 Story of the Year Part 5: From Understanding to Action – Your Publishing House’s AI Roadmap

by Mark Williams | Mar 20, 2026 | AI, Publishing Business, Publishing Controversies | 0 |

Your publishing house’s AI roadmap: slush pile triage, translation, metadata, narration. Freemium tools, real ROI examples. Start tomorrow morning.

English-Language Berserk Sales Surpass 10 Million Copies

by Mark Williams | Mar 20, 2026 | Comics, Manga | 0 |

Dark Horse Comics’ English edition of Berserk manga surpasses 10 million copies sold, marking a major milestone for Japanese comics in North America.

Shy Girl, Big Questions: What The Hachette-Ballard Affair Tells Us About Publishing’s Unpreparedness For The AI Age

by Mark Williams | Mar 20, 2026 | AI, Publishing Controversies | 0 |

Hachette has cancelled Mia Ballard’s contract for Shy Girl over alleged undeclared AI use. TNPS examines what the case reveals about acquisition failures, unreliable detection tools, and the contract gaps nobody has closed yet.

Bangladesh – Ekushey Boi Mela 2026: The Unmitigated Disaster We Expected

by Mark Williams | Mar 20, 2026 | Bangladesh, Book Fairs, South Asia | 0 |

Bangladesh’s Boi Mela 2026 closes with sales down over 70% on 2024. The numbers confirm what was already clear: this was an avoidable disaster for Bangladeshi publishing.

Philippine Book Festival 2026: A Thriving Literary Ecosystem

by Mark Williams | Mar 19, 2026 | Book Fairs, Philippines, S.E. Asia | 0 |

The 4th Philippine Book Festival drew 120,000+ visitors and PHP80M in sales, showcasing Filipino publishing growth, diverse literary offerings, and the 43rd National Book Awards.

Kindle Unlimited Has Paid Out $2.58 Billion To Self-Publishers Since 2020. Meanwhile We Panic About Four Million New Books

by Mark Williams | Mar 19, 2026 | ebook subscription services, Ebooks, Self-Publishing | 0 |

KU has paid $2.58 billion to self-publishers since 2020 — a 107% increase. Now four million books in 2025 has the industry panicking. TNPS runs the numbers and asks who, exactly, the problem is for.

FILÉAC 2026: Cameroon Hosts Central African Publishing Forum

by Mark Williams | Mar 18, 2026 | Africa, Cameroon | 0 |

FILÉAC convenes in Yaoundé on 20 March 2026, bringing together publishing professionals from Central Africa to address structural challenges in the regional book trade.

From Console to Content Ecosystem: What Saudi Arabia’s AI-Powered Gaming Revolution Means for Global Book Publishing

by Mark Williams | Mar 18, 2026 | Gaming, MENA publishing, Saudi Arabia | 0 |

Saudi Arabia’s AI-powered gaming boom signals a major opportunity for global publishing. Here’s what the industry needs to understand.

Thailand’s Bangkok International Book Fair Kicks Off March 26

by Mark Williams | Mar 18, 2026 | Book Fairs, S.E. Asia, Thailand | 0 |

Southeast Asia’s largest book fair returns 26 March–6 April 2026 at Queen Sirikit Centre. Features 1,166+ booths, rights trading, and City Pop theme.

Mexico – FILCO 2026: Coyoacán’s Record-Breaking Footfall At The Neighbourhood Fair With International Reach

by Mark Williams | Mar 18, 2026 | Book Fairs, Ibero-America, Latin America, Mexico, North America | 0 |

FILCO 2026 drew 360,000 visitors with 40% sales growth. Lebanon announced as 2027 Guest of Honour. Analysis for publishing professionals.

When Thad McIlroy’s Hamsters Finally Stop Running, What Happens Next?

by Mark Williams | Mar 17, 2026 | AI, Book Fairs, UK | 0 |

LBF 2026 was AI’s quietest year yet. Thad McIlroy asked what if none of this matters. A Gambian classroom and a pandemic suggest he’s closer than he knows.

Pakistan – The InPage Legacy: How One Software Defined Urdu Digital Publishing

by Mark Williams | Mar 17, 2026 | India, Indigenous Languages, Pakistan | 0 |

How InPage software revolutionised Urdu digital publishing in 1994, created industry dependence on proprietary systems, and why modern publishing requires Unicode-first infrastructure.

Nigeria Launches 82 Locally Authored Textbooks to Stem Reliance on Imports

by Mark Williams | Mar 17, 2026 | Africa, Education Publishing, Nigeria | 0 |

Nigeria unveils 82 locally authored academic textbooks via TETFund initiative to reduce foreign import reliance and strengthen indigenous educational publishing capacity.

Kazakhstan’s Publishing Ambitions: A Strategic Path to Frankfurt’s Guest of Honour Stage

by Mark Williams | Mar 17, 2026 | Book Fairs, Germany, Global Publishing, Kazakhstan | 0 |

Frankfurt Book Fair Director Juergen Boos discusses Kazakhstan’s rising publishing profile and potential Guest of Honor status in exclusive interview with Times of Central Asia.

Polish Publishers Break Ranks Over Fixed Book Price Proposals

by Mark Williams | Mar 14, 2026 | Europe, Poland, Publishing Brief, Publishing News | 0 |

Polish publishers challenge fixed pricing research as Culture Ministry advances draft legislation to protect independent booksellers and cap wholesale discounts.

Rwanda: Credia Umuhire Ruzigana Wins Inclusive Publishing Award at Women Book Awards 2026

by Mark Williams | Mar 14, 2026 | Africa, Awards, Rwanda | 0 |

Credia Umuhire Ruzigana wins the Inclusive Publishing Award at Women Book Awards 2026 for her work with Imanzi Creations, championing accessible books and Rwandan storytelling.

From Shelves to Space Policy to Women’s Empowerment: The Expanding Role of Cambodian Libraries

by Mark Williams | Mar 14, 2026 | Cambodia, Libraries, S.E. Asia | 0 |

Cambodian Librarians Association demonstrates how libraries serve as vital community hubs, hosting events on space policy, sustainability, and women’s empowerment—showcasing innovation that rivals Western counterparts.

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Postponed Amid Regional Conflict

by Mark Williams | Mar 14, 2026 | Abu Dhabi, Book Fairs, MENA publishing, Middle East, United Arab Emirates | 0 |

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair postpones its 2026 edition due to escalating regional conflict. Publishing professionals await new dates.

Oman – Muscat Book Fair Becomes Publishing’s First Casualty of Gulf Conflict

by Mark Williams | Mar 12, 2026 | MENA publishing, Middle East, Oman | 0 |

The 30th Muscat International Book Fair becomes the first major publishing casualty of the Iran conflict, postponed amid regional instability.

IPG Expands Global Portfolio with Five Diverse Publishers

by Mark Williams | Mar 12, 2026 | Distribution, India, Mexico, Spain | 0 |

IPG expands distribution roster with five international publishers from India, Spain, Mexico and the UK, launching April 2026. Diverse genres and formats.

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When Thad McIlroy’s Hamsters Finally Stop Running, What Happens Next?

Kindle Unlimited Has Paid Out $2.58 Billion To Self-Publishers Since 2020. Meanwhile We Panic About Four Million New Books

Shy Girl, Big Questions: What The Hachette-Ballard Affair Tells Us About Publishing’s Unpreparedness For The AI Age

TNPS 2025 Story of the Year Part 5: From Understanding to Action – Your Publishing House’s AI Roadmap

TNPS 2025 Story of the Year Part 5: From Understanding to Action – Your Publishing House’s AI Roadmap

English-Language Berserk Sales Surpass 10 Million Copies

Shy Girl, Big Questions: What The Hachette-Ballard Affair Tells Us About Publishing’s Unpreparedness For The AI Age

Bangladesh – Ekushey Boi Mela 2026: The Unmitigated Disaster We Expected

Philippine Book Festival 2026: A Thriving Literary Ecosystem

Kindle Unlimited Has Paid Out $2.58 Billion To Self-Publishers Since 2020. Meanwhile We Panic About Four Million New Books

FILÉAC 2026: Cameroon Hosts Central African Publishing Forum

From Console to Content Ecosystem: What Saudi Arabia’s AI-Powered Gaming Revolution Means for Global Book Publishing

Thailand’s Bangkok International Book Fair Kicks Off March 26

Mexico – FILCO 2026: Coyoacán’s Record-Breaking Footfall At The Neighbourhood Fair With International Reach

When Thad McIlroy’s Hamsters Finally Stop Running, What Happens Next?

Pakistan – The InPage Legacy: How One Software Defined Urdu Digital Publishing

Nigeria Launches 82 Locally Authored Textbooks to Stem Reliance on Imports

Kazakhstan’s Publishing Ambitions: A Strategic Path to Frankfurt’s Guest of Honour Stage

Polish Publishers Break Ranks Over Fixed Book Price Proposals

Rwanda: Credia Umuhire Ruzigana Wins Inclusive Publishing Award at Women Book Awards 2026

From Shelves to Space Policy to Women’s Empowerment: The Expanding Role of Cambodian Libraries

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Postponed Amid Regional Conflict

Oman – Muscat Book Fair Becomes Publishing’s First Casualty of Gulf Conflict

IPG Expands Global Portfolio with Five Diverse Publishers

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