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Chinese Web Literature: 575 Million Readers
China counted over a half billion consumers of online literature last year – a record – according to an official report, while the number of overseas users also jumped as authorities promoted the industry as a cultural export and soft power tool. China’s online literature, which includes web novels in a variety of genres accessible […]
Six Authors Compete for Waterstones Debut Prize
The 2025 Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize shortlist has finally been announced and it features novels spanning across a vast range of topics and genres. Currently in its fourth year, the Debut Fiction Prize is voted for by Waterstones booksellers, with the honour being awarded to exceptional debut novels and highlights the value of discovering and […]
“Human Written” Tag Debuts with Sarah Hall
The debate over AI and its threat to novelists and other creative individuals has taken a new turn with the announcement by Faber that a stamp bearing the words ‘Human Written’ will feature on the front cover of Helm, the 10th book by Booker Prize-nominated author Sarah Hall, when it is published on 28 August […]