World Book Day unveils 20th anniversary plans

World Book Day is introducing a raft of new projects to mark its 20th anniversary on Thursday 2nd March. Booksellers are also gearing up to celebrate the anniversary with a flurry of activity. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What do we owe animals? New books reevaluate our relationship to the natural world.

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Bonnier Books UK unveils 'pioneering' publisher Footnote Press with Biswas and Roy

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