Sharjah’s Malaysia Triple-Play – Not Just There for the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair

The Sharjah Book Authority visited Kuala Lumpur two weeks before KLIBF, meeting Big Bad Wolf, BookXcess and Kota Buku. TNPS analyses what it means for the emerging south-south publishing corridor.
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https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/05/30/sharjah-book-authority-kuala-lumpur-2026/

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Warsaw International Book Fair – A New Chapter for Central Europe’s Biggest Literary Marketplace

The 2026 Warsaw International Book Fair runs 28–31 May at PGE Narodowy, with Sharjah as Guest of Honour and 1,200+ industry events.
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https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/05/27/warsaw-international-book-fair-2026/

#BookFairs #Europe #Poland #Sharjah #Polandpublishing

For Indie Publishers at Barcelona’s Literal Book Fair, a Focus on Issues, and Craft

The 2026 edition of Barcelona’s Literal book fair, a public-facing fair with a professional program, once again proved to be a carefully curated and uniquely international event among alternative book fairs.
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/05/for-indie-publishers-at-barcelonas-literal-book-fair-a-focus-on-issues-and-craft/

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A Growing Warsaw International Book Fair Readies Its 2026 Edition

Set to run from May 28-31, the fast-growing international fair will feature more than 1,500 book-related events over three days, with Emirati book industry professionals and authors to be represented by the Sharjah Book Authority as this year's guest of honor.
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/05/a-growing-warsaw-international-book-fair-readies-its-2026-edition/

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Turin Book Fair 2026: Record Quarter Million Footfall, Strong Sales, and Children Welcome. LBF Take Note!

Turin Book Fair 2026 closes with 254,000 visitors, rising sales, and a packed Rights Centre. Catalonia named 2027 Guest of Honour Literature.
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https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/05/19/turin-book-fair-2026-sales-rights-centre-catalonia-2027/

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Argentina’s Buenos Aires International Book Fair at 50: Record Numbers, Rich Context, Political Friction

The 50th Buenos Aires International Book Fair broke attendance records with 1.34m visitors and expanded 50,000 sqm space, cementing its status as the leading Spanish-language publishing marketplace.
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https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/05/15/argentinas-buenos-aires-international-book-fair-at-50-record-numbers-rich-context-political-friction/

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Doha International Book Fair 2026: A Record-Breaking 35th Edition Opens in Qatar

The 35th Doha International Book Fair 2026 opens with record participation, featuring 500+ publishers, 1.85m books, and key Arabic publishing trends.
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https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/05/15/doha-international-book-fair-2026-a-record-breaking-35th-edition-opens-in-qatar/

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Buenos Aires International Book Fair Reports 8% Attendance Growth

In its 50th edition, fair officials also reported a nearly 21% spike in attendance for its professional program.
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/05/buenos-aires-international-book-fair-reports-8-attendance-growth/

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Bulgaria Named Guest of Honour at Romania’s Bookfest 2026

Bulgaria is the guest of honour at Bookfest 2026 in Bucharest. Leading authors, including Booker winner Georgi Gospodinov, will attend.
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https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/05/04/bulgarian-literature-international-visibility/

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Bulgaria Named Guest of Honour at Romania’s Bookfest 2026

Bulgaria is the guest of honour at Bookfest 2026 in Bucharest. Leading authors, including Booker winner Georgi Gospodinov, will attend.
The post Bulgaria Named Guest of Honour at Romania’s Bookfest 2026 appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/05/04/bulgarian-literature-international-visibility/

#BookFairs #Bulgaria #Europe #Romania #BookfestBucharest2026