Spotify Opens Audiobook Access in Five More European Markets - Publishing Perspectives

Another day finished.

Panzer's next stop in the Catosphere was at the Publishing Perspectives site. There our traveling kitty boy found a post about Spotify.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, Spotify just announced their audiobook market expansion into five more countries in Europe.

 

Panzer says, "They just keep growing." 

 

Note:This is a long-short length post. Bring a cup of tea to drink.

 

To read the post tootle over to Spotify 

Australia's Helen Garner Wins the UK's £50,000 Baillie Gifford Prize in Nonfiction - Publishing Perspectives

The colder the weather the harder for me to stay awake.

On a quick trip to the Publishing Perspectives site Panzer learned Australian writer Helen Garner won the Baillie Gifford Prize in Nonfiction.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, Helen Garner won with her nonfiction book comprised of a collection of diaries.

 

Panzer says, "The post opens with links to other contest prize winners and shortlists."

 

Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Baillie Gifford Prize in Nonfiction

Frankfurt: How Much is Book Publishing Using AI? - Publishing Perspectives

They brought up interesting points to study.

Today's trip in to the Catosphere took Panzer to the Publishing Perspectives site. There with a little digging our inquisitive kitty boy found a post about AI use in the publishing industry.

 

Poster Anderson's post is an overview of a new study by the Book Industry Study Group (BISG). The study looks at the use of AI by workers in the book publishing industry. The post includes links to other information about AI. 

 

Panzer says, "Their complaints about AI make sense to this little kitty."

 

Note:This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to AI Usage in Publishing 

Transatlantic Comments on the Anthropic AI Settlement - Publishing Perspectives

What will they do?

Panzer found a post on the Publishing Perspectives site about U.K. authors and publishers groups reactions to the Anthropic U.S. court settlement.

 

In addition to interviews with publishers groups Porter Anderson's post includes links to other posts dealing with copyright infringement in the U.K. and the E.U.

 

Panzer says, "It looks like this might be a stepping stone for U.K. authors and publishers to study."

 

Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic 

The 50,000 Booker Prize for Fiction's 2025 Shortlist - Publishing Perspectives

Winner announced November 10.

Panzer stopped in at the Publishing Perspectives site today. There our inquisitive kitty found a post about the Booker Prize for Fiction.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, the shortlist of the six books remaining in competition have been announced. The post contains several links of which one is a link to view the announcement.

 

Panzer says, "It's the first time they've done the announcement live like this."

 

Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what you want to snack on, especially if you plan to view the announcement.

 

To read the post tootle over to Booker Prize for Fiction 

 

 

 

The $75,000 Cundill History Prize Name a 2025 Shortlist - Publishing Perspectives

I wonder if the feline history qualifies.

On a quick stop by Panzer at the Publishing Perspectives site he discovered the shortlist for the Cundill History Prize.

 

Porter Anderson's post has the complete eight book shortlist. On September 30 the list will be cut to three finalists and on October 30 the winner will be announced.

 

Panzer says, "$75,000 will buy a lot of kitty treats." 

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Cundill History Prize 

Denmark Drops Its 25-Percent Vat on Books - Publishing Perspectives

25 percent VAT on books?

Panzer's stop today was at the Publishing Perspectives site. There he found a post about Denmark's book VAT.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, Denmark has dropped it's 25-percent VAT on books to zero. The post examines the elimination on reading in the  country and elsewhere.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty thinks this is a smart move."

 

Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Denmark Book VAT 

Interview: Wattpad's Aron Levitz, and the Demise of Radish - Publishing Perspectives

Radish?

Here's a post about Wattpad and Radish Panzer found at the Publishing Perspectives site.

 

Porter Anderson's post is divided into two sections. The first section follows Wattpad's Aron Levitz's rise through the company to president, The second section follows Radish to it's closing at the end of this year. 

 

 Panzer says, "This little kitty doesn't remember ever hearing about Radish before."

 

Note: This is an extremely long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Wattpad 

Spotify's 'Audiobooks Plus,' Tested in World Markets, Arrives in the States - Publishing Perspectives

Didn't take long to get here.

Panzer's first stop in the Catosphere today was at the Publishing Perspectives site. There our inquisitive kitty boy found a post about Spotify's Audiobooks Plus service. .Panzer told you about the expanded service last month.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, Spotify's Audiobooks Plus is now available in the U.S. to Premium subscribers. The post includes links to more information about Spotify's service and the audiobook market.

 

Panzer says, "It was just a few weeks ago this little kitty told you about the initial tests."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Spotify's Audiobooks Plus

To read Panzer's last month post tootle over to Spotify Expanded Service

HarperCollins Buying French, German Manga Operations - Publishing Perspectives

The heat still hasn't lowered here yet.

Panzer stop at the Publishing Perspectives site on his way home. There our intrepid traveler found a post about manga.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, HarperCollins is expanding it's manga portfolio.

 

Panzer says, "The post has a lot of interesting information about Manga."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to HarperCollins 

Spain's Publishing Sectors Recovers to Pre-2008 Levels - Publishing Perspectives

There's a big increase in 2024 sales over 2023.

Today, Panzer's trip into the Catosphere took our intrepid traveler to the Publishing Perspectives site. There he discovered good news about Spain's book publishing.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, Spain's publishing market has increased steadily in the last decade. 2024 was a stellar year for book sales and readership. The post includes links to other information and graphs to illustrate points mentioned in the post.

Panzer says, "Digital and audio books are a big part of it too."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what you want to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Spain's Publishing Sector

UK Publishers on AI's Threats: 'A Marathon, Not a Sprint' - Publishing Perspectives

Do you think AI needs rules of use for authors' work?

Today's trip into the Catosphere took our brave traveling kitty pilot to the Publishing Perspectives site. There he found a post about the UK's AI bill..

 

Porter Anderson's post reports on what's happening with the UK's Data Bill in the House of Lords and the House of Commons. It also covers some of the proposed and stopped amendments to the Bill. There are links to other information included as well.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty thinks they're treating it like a soccer ball and kicking it all over the field."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to munch on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to AI's Threats 

European Union Literary Prize: Winner and Special Mentions - Publishing Perspectives

I do a lot of traveling for you.

While tootling around in the Catosphere today Panzer stopped in at the Publishing Perspectives site. There our adventuresome kitty boy found a post about the European Union Prize for Literature winner.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, this year's European Union Prize for Literature long list was open to one author from each of the forty countries in the European Union. The long list was then narrowed to thirteen. The winner and two special mentions were then announced from the short list.The post includes links to information on the Prize for Literature, how the winner and special mentions are chosen, and the short list.

 

Panzer says, "You'll need to read it all for yourself to understand it."

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and a big muffin. If you plan to follow all the links, you'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to European Union Literary Prize 

In Brussels, a Call for Proper AI Act Implementation - Publishing Perspectives

You catch it at the beginning, not the end.

Panzer found a post about AI and the EU on the Publishing Perspectives site.

 

Porter Anderson's post covers the push by creatives to get the EU Commission to implement an AI act which is fair to both sides. The post includes links to other information about the parties involved in the presentation.

 

Panzer says, "If the horse already left the barn, it's too late to catch him."

 

Note: This is a longish post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to AI Act

Facing US State Department Grant Terminations, Christopher Merrill Wins the 2025 Ottaway Award - Publishing Perspectives

I don't understand terminations. Why?

Today Panzer went to the Publishing Perspectives site where he found a post about the Ottaway Award.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, it was announced yesterday that Christopher Merrill won the Ottaway Award for the Promotion of International Literature. Christopher Merrill is the director of the International Writing Program (IWP). Several links are included in the post to more information.

 

Panzer says, "The post also contains information about the U.S. government grant terminations and the impact that's had on the IWP."

 

Note: This is a long post.You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to International Writing Program

Meta AI Lawsuit U.S. Publishers File Amicus Brief - Publishing Perspectives

Take it without permission and you think it's yours?

Panzer's trip into the Catosphere today took him to the Publishing Perspectives site. There our inquisitive little kitty found a post about the lawsuit against Meta's AI training.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, the Association of American Publishers (AAP) has filed an amicus brief in the copyright infringement lawsuit against Meta. The case surrounds Meta's training of their AI with books used without the authors permission. Also included in the post are links to more information about the lawsuit including a copy of the amicus brief.

 

Panzer says, "It came out in court that Meta got the books they used from a pirate site. Come on. A pirate site? And you think that's legal?"

 

Note: This is a humongous post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on; especially, if you're going to follow the links..

 

To read the post tootle over to Meta AI

London Book Fair: An Audiobook Update From Audible - Publishing Perspectives

Scammers have voice cloned for awhile now.

Today, Panzer went to the Publishing Perspectives site where he found a post about Audible's presentation at the London Book Fair.

 

Porter Anderson's post covers a wide range of information from Audible. It covers ACX audiobook generation, audiobook readership, Audible subscriber numbers, and information on AI generated audiobooks. The post also includes links to other information.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty found the most interesting part of the post was about narrator voice cloning."

 

Note:This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Audible

James Daunt and David Shelley Head for LBF - Publishing Perspectives

It's a busy time for booksellers.

Today, Panzer found more information about the London Book Fair (LBF) at the Publishing Perspectives site.

 

In his post Porter Anderson gives information about James Daunt, CEO of Barnes and Noble, and David Shelley, CEO of Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK. The information consists of quotes from interviews and from upcoming and past presentations.

 

Panzer says, "For a look at what the coming year in bookselling is projected to be like, you'll want to read this post."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on while you read. 

To read the post tootle over to James Daunt and David Shelley

The 30th Annual Audie Awards: 28 Category Winners - Publishing Perspectives

I wish they let cats narrate their own books.

Today, as Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere, he heard clapping and cheering outside the Panzermobile. Following all the hoopla took our inquisitive kitty boy to the Publishing Perspectives site. There he discovered news about the Audie Awards.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, the Audie Awards were presented yesterday in New York. The Audie Awards are presented to the best narrator/reader in each of 28 categories. The list of winners is at the end of the post and some of them might surprise you.

 

Panzer says, "There's even a short story collection category."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need a big cup of cocoa (Mom's got a 20 ounce cup for her cocoa) and a big chocolate muffin with chocolate chips and chocolate frosting (Mom says you can never have enough chocolate) all to snack on while you read.

 

To read the Audie Award winners tootle over to Annual Audie Awards Winners

IPA Joines an International Statement on the Paris AI Summit - Publishing Perspectives

I wonder what they'll decide to do this time.

Panzer found this post at the Publishing Perspectives site. This is about an international AI summit to be held in Paris. The IPA mentioned in the post title is the International Publishers Association.

 

The post by Porter Anderson explains the statement which was signed by 38 of the organizations who will be present at the Summit. The post includes the statement.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty doesn't see much difference from what everyone has said before."

 

Note: Including the statement makes this a medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade or a cup of cocoa (depending on what the weather is doing outside) to drink while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Paris AI Summit