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R.M. Almonte starts Canadian book tour for more record bids
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R.M. Almonte Publishing says author R.M. Almonte has begun a planned 89-store Canadian bookstore tour, with five stops completed across Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia as of October 8. The campaign extends two RecordSetter world records…
Frank Ikechukwu Igwealor publishes The Black Republican on Black faith and enterprise
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Frank Ikechukwu Igwealor has released The Black Republican, a history of Black self-reliance, institution-building, and conservative political traditions from Reconstruction to today.
Bookstore market seen reaching $21.33 billion by 2030
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The global bookstore market is projected to grow from $17.64 billion in 2025 to $21.33 billion in 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Retired Dallas lawyer turns cancer recovery into Kilimanjaro memoir
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Brown Books Publishing Group will publish Stratton Horres’ memoir, From Crisis to Kilimanjaro: How to Climb After Life Changes Forever, on Oct. 20. The book follows the retired Dallas civil trial attorney’s cancer diagnosis, recovery and climb to…
AI drug discovery market seen topping $7.4B by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the artificial intelligence in drug discovery market will exceed $7 billion by 2030, driven by faster drug development, deeper partnerships and rapid adoption in Asia-Pacific.
LTI Korea brings 14 authors to Frankfurt Book Fair 2026
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The Literature Translation Institute of Korea is showcasing Korean authors, translated works and literary events at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026 in Frankfurt from Oct. 7-11. The program includes 14 authors, a Korea Pavilion exhibition and joint…
Sharon Elizabeth’s debut novel Sleepless lands in Times Square
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Sharon Elizabeth’s debut novel Sleepless launches the Road to Redemption series and follows a dreambound connection that grows into a supernatural romance.
Susan Pimento’s retirement book lands in Canadian bookstores
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Susan Pimento’s Your Retirement Reset is now on shelves across Canada, with U.S. distribution through Simon & Schuster.
Literature stand collapsible market to hit $1.44B by 2030
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The global literature stand collapsible market reached $1.1 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to $1.44 billion by 2030, driven by trade shows, retail expansion and demand for portable display solutions.
Kapoor Reels launches 3-volume eBook series for future Canada newcomers
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Kapoor Reels and CF Canada have launched a three-book eBook series aimed at prospective immigrants, students and families preparing for life in Canada.
Spinning literature display market seen reaching $1.58 billion by 2030
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The global spinning literature display market is projected to grow from $1.25 billion in 2026 to $1.58 billion by 2030, driven by retail expansion, education spending and trade show demand.
India electronics boom lifts demand for engineered plastic components
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India’s fast-growing electronics manufacturing base is increasing demand for locally made engineered plastic parts, from housings and connectors to precision electronic components.
Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards names 2026 medalists
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The Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards announced its 2026 medalists, with thousands of entries from more than 40 countries across over 45 categories.
BookFab launches All-In-One desktop tool for ebooks, manga and audiobooks
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BookFab has introduced a desktop app that combines ebook conversion, manga and magazine handling, audiobook management and AI voice tools in one package.
Cistema launches Hela, a clinical-grade medical AI reference
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Cistema Pte. Ltd. has launched Hela, a medicine reference designed to trace every answer to a source and keep content current through clinician editors and AI agents.
Mary Jane McKittrick releases election-day eBook for kids
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Former TV journalist and children’s author Mary Jane McKittrick has released Boomer and Halley Election Day: A Town Votes for Civic Responsibility as an eBook on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
H2ONU lands first U.S. bookstore placement at BookEnds in Kailua
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Ray Culver’s H2ONU: A Novel by Ray Culver has reached its first U.S. brick-and-mortar bookstore, BookEnds in Kailua, 20 years after he began writing it by hand on legal pads in Lanikai.
The Colonial Cup blends lacrosse, grief and healing in coming-of-age story
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Nicholas Mihailoff’s The Colonial Cup follows a 14-year-old boy, an unlikely lacrosse team and Haudenosaunee teachings on the road to a summer championship.
National Independent Costume Store Day debuts Oct. 10
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The National Costumers Association is launching the first National Independent Costume Store Day on Saturday, Oct. 10, with events at member shops across North America.
Stanford Weiner’s new novel follows veterans’ fight for care after war
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Stanford “Sandy” Weiner’s historical novel “The Most Dangerous Men: Congressmen, A Novel” follows a wounded World War II veteran whose promise to a friend leads to a push for veterans’ rehabilitation in postwar America.
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