Teos publisher Nina Paavolainen says she's optimistic about seeing Finland's literature find more international traction in 2018, with help in part from the Helsinki Literary Agency.

 

In the estimation of LitRes chief Sergey Anuriev, the ebook market could double in Russia within two years and audiobooks are showing new strength as well.

 

Now in line for the overall Costa Book Award—to be announced January 30—the five Costa category winners include three titles from HarperCollins UK imprints.