BLOG & PUBLICATIONS


In this section, you will find EIBF opinion pieces, press releases, as well as an overview of most recent publications.

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Northern European Bookselling Markets in 2021: despite overall growth, bookshop sales numbers continue to lag behind

Analysing the preliminary sales figures from 2021, we take a closer look at four bookselling markets in the northern Europe 

Announcing RISE Bookselling

We're excited to announce a new training and network programme for booksellers and the wider bookselling industry   

European and International booksellers stand in solidarity with Ukraine

We have watched in horror the death and destruction arising in recent days in Ukraine, following the Russian military invasion. This act of unprovoked violence on a sovereign country threatens the peace, stability and freedom that underpin the democratic process and development.   

A personal perspective on bookselling and reading in Africa

In a guest blog post, Lily Nyariki, bookseller and a Focal Point On Book And Learning Materials at ADEA, shares her experience on bookselling and reading in Africa   

European Union Prize for Literature announces the 2022 nominees

The European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL) recognises emerging fiction writers from the European Union and beyond.

Meet the bookseller: Nic Bottomley

In the second post from the ‘Booksellers revealed’ series, get to know bookseller Nic Bottomley from Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights

EIBF: The voice of booksellers

The European and International Booksellers Federation is excited to reveal new logo and branding, highlighting the organisation’s commitment to its members and the sector 
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LIBER: A joint effort to boost Swiss bookshops’ sales

Patrick Schneebeli, President of the LIBER Association, spotlights a recent initiative from the Swiss book trade: LIBER bookshop vouchers 

Despite challenges, French booksellers mark one of the best year in sales

EIBF co-President Jean-Luc Treutenaere and EIBF Board members Anne Martelle and Nina Stavisky explore the opportunities and challenges on the French bookselling market in 2021 

Launch of the SDG 15 reading list

Discover the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Book Club recommendations on SDG15, focusing on sustainably managing forests, combatting desertification, and reversing land degradation   SDG15: Life on Land

Central European Bookselling Markets: what we can learn from 2021 figures

Analysing the preliminary sales figures from the past 12 months, we take a closer look at nine bookselling markets in the central Europe