Colleen Hoover's 'Reminders of Him' earns 1-star rating amid reader disappointment, marking a sharp decline from her prior success.

UK book sales hit record highs in 2025, led by quiz books, Bibles, and bestselling authors like Richard Osman and Julia Donaldson.

At 90, Mary Berry releases her first gardening book, reflecting her new passion after retiring from baking.

Alice Cooper releases 2026 memoir *Devil on My Shoulder*, reflecting on his career, identity, and the blurring of his shock rock persona with real life.

Apple TV+'s *Silo* Season 3 premieres summer 2026, concluding filming in May 2025, with new cast members and expanded storylines from the third novel.

The 2026 Muscat International Book Fair is postponed due to regional developments, with no new date set yet.

A book about the Beckham family's rift, focusing on Brooklyn's 2026 public break from parents, is set for August 2026 release.

Simon & Schuster named former Amazon exec Greg Greeley CEO, effective immediately, as the publisher enters its next century amid industry challenges.

Peruvian literary icon Alfredo Bryce Echenique, famed for *A World for Julius*, has died at 87.

The Sydney Writers Festival 2026 features diverse authors, including Randa Abdel-Fattah, sparking debate over her past remarks, while emphasizing open dialogue on global issues.