Sales slump at Foyles but internet softens blow
Website orders keep bookshop's losses down to 2%, but boss sees equally challenging 2013 ahead
Amazon’s 10 metres of Christmas wrapping is testimony to elfin safety
Writer who ordered a Christmas book for her son was surprised at generosity of paperback's packaging
What the Hobbit can teach us about self-governance
Those who believe in a small state and self-regulated markets could claim JRR Tolkien and Elinor Ostrom as two of their own
BBC Worldwide considers Lonely Planet sale
BBC's commercial arm thought to be exploring outside investors or even sale of guidebook publisher valued at £85m. By Mark Sweney
How do we protest about Amazon’s tax avoidance? Reader reviews
Jonathan Myerson: Customers who like ethical businesses might also like to tell Amazon to pay its fair share, using its own book review facility
Tax avoidance: time for a FairTax logo to reward the good guys
Michael White: what about a FairTrade-style labelling system to reward those who pay their tax
Tolkien estate sues Hobbit producers over video and gambling games
Lawsuit alleges Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit merchandising infringes copyright and upsets fans
The Hobbit rights holder sues makers of Age of the Hobbits flick
Saul Zaentz submits legal complaint against The Asylum for attempting 'to divert customers away from the Hobbit films'
Book publishers have long been playing into Amazon’s hands
The proposed merger of Penguin and Random House might be too late for a publishing industry seemingly set on self-destruction, writes John Naughton
Plutocrats: The Rise of the New Global Super Rich by Chrystia Freeland – review
Outrageous fortunes abound in this absorbing study of the world's wealthiest men, writes Ian Birrell
Penguin and Random House merger to create biggest book publisher ever seen
New company to be known as Penguin Random House will account for about one in four books sold
Penguin chief: News Corp can’t derail Random House deal
John Makinson says transaction has been signed and publisher could not accept cash offer from Rupert Murdoch's HarperCollins. By Mark Sweney
Penguin revenues declined in 2012, says Pearson
Book publisher which is merging with Random House reported 2% drop over first nine months of the year, despite ebook gains. By Mark Sweney
Penguin and Random House to merge
Random House owner Bertelsmann will own 53% and Penguin owner Pearson will retain 47% of world's biggest book publisher
Penguin authors and agents ‘terrified’ at prospect of News Corp takeover
News Corp deal would leave Penguin's reputation in tatters, says co-author of book on downfall of News of the World