Daily: Growth for Torino Book Fair and Italy's Bookstores

The Torino Book Fair predicts it will surpass last year's 169,000 visitors, as the publishers' association announces gains by bookstores.

'There can be little doubt that God or fate or luck play a significant part in the success of any publishing endeavor,' writes Richard Charkin.

As its book fair nears, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre names the Golden Narrative Award's higher committee.