The British Book Trade and the Book War of 1906
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 […]
BA Bookshop Mentoring Scheme with Creative Access
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.
From Market to Margin: The Growth of Queer Literature in the UK
Queer writing is no longer a niche but a significant cultural and economic force.
Literature for the People: How the Pioneering Macmillan Brothers built a Publishing Powerhouse
Sarah Harkness speaks on her recent book, "Literature for the People: How the Pioneering Macmillan Brothers built a Publishing Powerhouse"
Insights from the Booksellers Association research into the Cultural and Community Value of Bookshops across the UK and Ireland
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.
Sheila Markham & Conversations with the Rare Book Trade
Sheila will share some of her findings from bookseller conversations covering a period from the early 1990s.
BYOB25: Books and spaces
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 […]
David Piovesan & The European Bookshop Business Model
Piovesan offers a compelling overview of how bookshops are navigating the challenges of the digital age.
From Margin to Market: The Growth of Queer Literature in the UK
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.
BRN Conference 2025: Bookselling as Resistance
Conference in Münster, Germany, combined with the annual meeting of the Bookselling Research Network (BRN).
