This Week in Publishing (July 27 - August 3)

A strong week for literary and industry news, July 27–August 3. The Booker Prize 2026 longlist landed on July 28 — thirteen titles chaired by Mary Beard, spanning seven countries. Hachette reported solid H1 results with €1.34 billion in revenue. New releases hit shelves on July 28 alongside an active bestseller chart. The Edinburgh International Book Festival, running August 15–30, previewed its programme.

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