“At The London Book Fair, everyone belongs. We cultivate a culture of inclusion, where the things that make each of us unique are celebrated.
Our exhibitors, attendees, partners, and event colleagues are people from a wide variety of backgrounds, making our show stronger and our collective experience richer.”
– The London Book Fair
The London Book Fair (LBF), held at Olympia London from March 11-13, 2025, reportedly drew approximately 30,000 attendees and experienced a 10-percent increase in rights-center table sales. The event hosted over 1,000 exhibitors, although providing an exact figure would offer more clarity and detail. The International Rights Center, which saw a 10-percent rise in sales compared to 2024, is said to have sold a total of 550 tables.
The London Book Fair (LBF) serves as a premier gathering for the global publishing community, providing a platform for individuals to forge connections, gain valuable insights, and shape the future of creative content. This event brings together a diverse spectrum of professionals, including publishers, dealmakers, copyright specialists, commissioners, and global licensors, all representing the broad scope of the publishing industry.
For more than 50 years, The London Book Fair has been a pivotal event in the international book trade calendar and a key springtime gathering for the publishing sector. Year after year, both exhibitors and visitors return to foster relationships, acquire industry knowledge, and establish the direction for the year ahead.
LBF offers an ideal opportunity for exhibitors to engage directly with customers, build brand recognition, conduct face-to-face business, and secure sales. The event provides cost-effective, all-inclusive packages through its in-house stand design and build service, ensuring an optimal platform for showcasing your business.
For publishing professionals and authors attending LBF, a carefully curated selection of seminar sessions is offered, providing valuable insights into the latest developments within the publishing industry. Key topics include sustainability in publishing, the publishing process, literary translation, diversity and inclusion, and emerging trends.
At the core of LBF lies the International Trade Centre (IRC), which offers a prime opportunity to forge meaningful relationships and meet both new and established contacts. With private meeting spaces and exclusive services, the IRC is designed to facilitate rights professionals in selling rights during this critical period for the industry.
Visitors can take part in over 100 seminars held across multiple stages, including the Main Stage, Author HQ, English PEN Literary Salon, Literary Translation Centre, Tech Theatre, Focus Theatre, and the Sustainability Hub. Additionally, attendees are invited to celebrate industry leaders through the Trailblazer and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The Writers’ Summit conference, designed to assist authors in gaining visibility among agents, publishers, and readers, is held offsite from Olympia. The Academic and Professional Publishing Conference, a three-day paid event, addresses the growing demand for deeper exploration of key themes such as business, professional, and academic publishing.
This year, we are proud to support The Reading Agency as our selected charity. This UK-based charity is dedicated to empowering individuals through reading. Research demonstrates that reading enhances health and well-being, improves life opportunities, and strengthens social connections. The Reading Agency promotes access to the transformative power of reading through a variety of programs aimed at all age groups. By collaborating with public libraries, prisons, hospitals, and other community organizations, they reach over two million people annually.
However, with a UK population exceeding 67 million, their mission remains ongoing, as they strive to inspire more people to embrace reading, recognizing the profound changes it can bring.
ARPress proudly displayed its bestselling books at the London Book Fair, held at Olympia London (Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX) from March 11-13, 2025. Both the publisher and author are honored to participate in an event that fosters “a culture of diversity and inclusion.”
“Sam Larsen Mysteries” by Judy Quan is a gripping detective novel that revolves around Detective Sam Larsen’s toughest case yet. The story begins with a murder in her jurisdiction that appears eerily connected to an unresolved case she investigated years prior in another state. This new case takes an intensely personal turn, involving someone she deeply cares about, which adds emotional stakes and urgency to her investigation.
The story is a crime novel centered on Detective Sam Larsen, who faces a personal and professional crisis when a new murder case in her jurisdiction mirrors an unresolved crime from her past. The investigation is complicated by a close personal connection to one of the key individuals involved, adding layers of emotional stakes.
The novel combines classic whodunit intrigue with emotional depth, making it both a compelling mystery and a personal journey for the protagonist.
The story intertwines Sam’s quest for justice with themes of confronting past failures, navigating personal relationships, and staying true to one’s moral and professional responsibilities. It provides a mix of suspense, emotional depth, and a gripping exploration of crime and its impact on both victims and investigators.
Judy Quan has a diverse professional background in law, law enforcement, and nursing. This experience allows her to bring unique perspectives and twists to her mystery writing. She has been involved in writing since the eighth grade and has contributed to Chicken Soup for the Soul collections, as well as professional publications in nursing and paralegal fields.
Her writing spans genres, including nonfiction and mystery fiction. Her work on “Sam Larsen Mysteries” combines suspenseful storytelling with personal and emotional depth.
The story’s moral lies in the resilience and determination needed to confront the past and uncover the truth, even when it is deeply personal and emotionally challenging. The story highlights the importance of facing unresolved issues, persevering in the pursuit of justice, and balancing professional responsibilities with personal connections.
The narrative underscores how personal growth often emerges from confronting difficult truths and illustrates the complexity of maintaining integrity in both professional and personal life.
Purchase the book via these links:
- ARPress: https://authorreputationpress.com/bookstore/sam-larsen-mysteries/
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sam-Larsen-Mysteries-Judy-Quan/dp/B0DM4HV1LY
- Barnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sam-larsen-mysteries-judy-quan/1146518356