A Galley Beggar Press fundraiser has raised £20,000 within an hour of launching, as the indie faces a £40,000 "black hole" from The Book People’s administration status. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-12-17 20:00:20 UTC ]
Karen Tomlinson, head of adult books at The Book People, will retire in September after 13 years with the company. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-08-30 01:43:54 UTC ]
Following an unsettled five years, The Book People’s new c.e.o. Claire Bayliss has arrived with a fresh vision for the company: a rebrand and a further restructure, delivering significant profit over the next three years. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-08-16 03:08:07 UTC ]
Benedicte Page reflects on the changing landscape for high-discount retailing, amid The Book People's recent restructure. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-08-16 02:48:07 UTC ]
Claire Bayliss has been appointed as group c.e.o. of The Book People, and has promised to spearhead a transformation at the company, saying it has become “invisible” in recent years. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-08-05 14:16:31 UTC ]
Tom Burlison from Epsom, who is seven years old, has won this year’s Bedtime Story Competition, ran by Save the Children and The Book People. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-05-28 01:00:26 UTC ]
Simon Mason has been appointed chief executive officer at The Book People as William Wellesley steps down to become a non-executive director. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Book People has embarked on a year of celebrations, including events, competitions and exclusive content for customers and staff, in honour of its 30th anniversary. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Book People will begin selling a refugee tale by 10-year-old Frasier Cox next month, after the school boy won its bedtime story competition, with proceeds going to Save the Children. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
HQ will publish two books by Seni Glaister, the co-founder and former chief executive of The Book People. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
A nine-year-old boy with autism has been chosen as the winner of the Book People’s Bedtime Story Competition and will now work with Little Tiger to turn his “incredibly touching” entry into a book. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
‘So my $15m book deal got cancelled because a few snowflakes were upset over something I said about children. Well, diddums’This is the book people said couldn’t be published because I was so dangerous. Well, you don’t get to silence The World’s Most Dangerous Faggot that easily. Have I said... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2017-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Claudia Winkleman has been unveiled as the head judge for Book People’s latest Bedtime Story competition with a theme of “friendship”. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Book People has acquired gift company Qwerkity, heralding its “natural” expansion into the gift market. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Schoolgirl Isabel Harris has had her book published after winning The Book People’s inaugural Bedtime Story Competition. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hachette Children’s Group and Book People have announced an “exclusive 18-month direct to consumer partnership” promoting Enid Blyton’s titles. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-04-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Book People has appointed former Troubadour sales director, Rob Kittlety, as managing director of field sales. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Book People’s group buying and merchandising director Sarah Walden has been appointed to the company’s board. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-12-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Book People’s c.e.o Williams Wellesley said the retailer has “once again become profitable and successful” after its EBITDA increased by £4.3m in 2015. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Book retailer The Book People has confirmed it will no longer run the Queen of Teen award, saying the prize does not form part of its “ongoing plans”. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]