The Cultural and Community Role of Scotland’s Bookshops
The Booksellers Association launched a new research report on ‘The Cultural and Community Role of Scotland’s Bookshops’ on 19th November, to coincide with Scottish Book Trust’s annual Book Week Scotland. The report spotlights the vital and growing role Scottish bookshops play as...
Samantha Rayner’s Bookshop Bulletins
Bookshop Bulletin 1 (Friday, 10th October 2025) In the first of a new series – perfectly timed for Bookshop Day – Professor Samantha Rayner travels around the UK, visiting, working and celebrating its independent bookshops Bookshop Bulletin Bookshop Bulletin 2: Folde,...
KVB Boekwerk: The importance of bookshops according to consumers
In 2019, KVB Boekwerk published the results of a survey into the current added value of bookshops for customers and local areas. This year, they are following up on that research. They have engaged with consumers and local organisations to research...
Sam Read bookshop in the news
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In Memorium: Dr. Frederick Nesta, 1945-2025
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of our good friend and colleague, Dr Frederick Nesta, Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Information Studies at University College London. Frederick was a regular attendee of the BRN symposium, joining conversations with humour and insight. He will be greatly missed by us and by those studying and working in bookselling and publishing.
Radical Bookselling in the UK in the 1970s – 90s
The Radical Bookselling History Project explore the vibrant history of radical bookshops (1970s-80s): community hubs, activist networks, and pioneers of progressive literature.
RISE: Indistry Insights: Bookshops and Accessibility
Providing an overview of the current legislative framework and upcoming requirements for the book industry. The report is available here: Industry Insights – RISE Bookselling
RISE Study on Consumer Behaviour – Book-Buying Trends, Reading Habits & Customer Needs
RISE present the study “Consumer Behaviour – Book-Buying Trends, Reading Habits & Customer Needs”, produced through the European & International Booksellers Federation’s EU co-funded project, RISE Bookselling. By examining consumer behaviour in book-buying and reading habits, RISE aim to equip booksellers with...
RISE Insights: Bookshops, censorship and freedom of expression
The European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) have published their 5th RISE Industry research paper: Bookshops, censorship and Freedom of Expression. This Industry Insight reports on the impact that censorship and attempts to limit free speech through legislative action by local...
