Shelf Life is a meticulously crafted exploration of bookselling and publishing that spans two millennia. This engaging narrative unveils the resilience and innovation of key figures who have shaped the literary landscape, from the pioneering days of William Caxton to the contemporary influence of Jeff Bezos.
his paper presents exploratory notes from my ongoing research project, which focuses on occult and New Age spirituality bookshops in Britain and aims to illuminate their function as hubs and arenas for the transference of knowledge and information within these respective milieus, c. 1893 - c.1993.
Conference in Münster, Germany, combined with the annual meeting of the Bookselling Research Network (BRN).
Join Tom Owen as he discusses the research that led to the opening of Gay on Wye and shares his vision for the future of queer literature on the UK high street. Stocking LGBTQIA+ books isn’t about cashing in on the pink pound — it’s about offering stories that resonate deeply with readers and help build lasting community.
Piovesan offers a compelling overview of how bookshops are navigating the challenges of the digital age.
Our final session of the year will be on Friday, 12th December, again at 2 pm on Teams — this will be our now traditional festive session, where you are […]
Sheila will share some of her findings from bookseller conversations covering a period from the early 1990s.
Drawing on reports from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, Howard Davies presents key findings, national contrasts, and policy recommendations to support and sustain bookshops’ vital local roles.
Sarah Harkness speaks on her recent book, "Literature for the People: How the Pioneering Macmillan Brothers built a Publishing Powerhouse"
Queer writing is no longer a niche but a significant cultural and economic force.
Throughout 2025, the Booksellers Association (BA) collaborated with Creative Access to deliver a mentoring programme designed to support young people seeking to enter—or advance within—the bookselling profession.
With Dr Maria Vassilopoulos (University of Wales Press) Maria Vassilopoulos has worked as a bookseller, for The Bookseller magazine and in publishing sales for her whole career, spanning over twenty […]