Tom Holland appointed to PLR Advisory Committee

The British Library has appointed Tom Holland as chair of the Public Lending Right (PLR) Advisory Committee for the next three years. Holland said: “I am hugely honoured to be taking on the role of chair of the PLR Advisory Committee, which does such excellent work in promoting the interests of authors - and also, by extension, the invaluable role played by our public libraries.” Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PLR increases but drop in registered loans 'disheartening'

The British Library Board has recommended that the Public Lending Right (PLR) rate be increased to 8.2p per loan in 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom Hanks co-stars in woman's dream proposal

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Tom Hanks closes biggest ever London Literature Festival

Hollywood star turned author Tom Hanks appeared at a sold-out event with Penguin Live last night, marking the finale of Southbank Centre’s biggest ever London Literature Festival at the Royal Festival Hall.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Authors Ferdinand Dennis, Mary Hoffman and Philip Womack have been elected to join the Society of Authors' management committee, which oversees the strategic direction and governance of the organisation. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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