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Bestseller Milestone: Sarah J. Maas’s sixth A Court of Thorns and Roses novel sold 1.7 million copies on release day, setting a new record for the series. Festival News: Cheltenham Literature Festival reported record ticket sales of 103,394, with about 12,000 schoolchildren attending events. Publishing Rights: A Korean horror novel secured rights deals in 11 countries, underscoring international demand for translated fiction. Copyright Fight: Publishers urged a US court to reject OpenAI’s fair-use defence in a case with major implications for book publishing. Literary History: Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust acquired a 1584 first edition of Reginald Scot’s The Discoverie of Witchcraft, believed to have influenced Macbeth and The Tempest. Emerging Writer: New Zealand author Jennifer Lane won the NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award, including $5,000 to work on her novel Confession.

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Oct. 30, 2026

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Review: Tales From The Schoolroom By Ann Whiers

Cumbria Times |

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Cumbria Times

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Owned By	Richard Trinder through p.ublished
Year Founded	2014
Website	cumbriatimes.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom,
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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Book on diplomacy, security launched in Islamabad

Pakistan Observer |

Owner: Malik Family info about owner

Pakistan Observer

Pro-Government

Owned By	Malik Family through Capital Publication
Year Founded	1988
Website	pakobserver.net
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Pakistan, Islamabad
Owner Country	Pakistan

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Book sheds new light on Sax-Zim Bog

Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota |

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Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota

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Owned By	Marcil-Black Family through Forum Communications Company
Year Founded	1869
Website	https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Duluth
Owner Country	United States

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Interpol Officially Returns By Expanding 'Antics' Album With Comic Book

Comic Book Resources (CBR) |

Owner: Sam Youssef info about owner

Comic Book Resources (CBR)

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Owned By	Sam Youssef through Valsef Group & Valnet Inc.
Year Founded	1995
Website	https://www.cbr.com/
Domain Registration Year	1993
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, St. Laurent
Owner Country	Canada

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Amit Chaudhuri’s Château Rogue deconstructs the traditional novel

Frontline - The Hindu |

Owner: Krishna Srinivasan info about owner

Frontline

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Owned By	Krishna Srinivasan through THG Publishing Pvt Ltd
Year Founded	1984
Website	https://frontline.thehindu.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	India, Chennai
Owner Country	India

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NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2026 Goes To Jennifer Lane!

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Owner: Thompson Family info about owner

Scoop

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Owned By	Thompson Family through Scoop Foundation for Public Interest Journalism
Year Founded	1999
Website	www.scoop.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	New Zealand, Wellington
Owner Country	New Zealand

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Bridgwater author's 17-year journey turns fantasy idea into first novel

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News |

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Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Pending

Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders) through Newsquest Media Group
Year Founded	1989
Website	www.burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Taunton
Owner Country	United States

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A fang-tastic new adventure from Flintshire children's book author

The Leader |

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The Leader

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders) through Newsquest Media Group
Year Founded	1973
Website	https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Mold
Owner Country	United States

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