'Publishing phenomenon' Sarah J Maas sends Bloomsbury shares to a record high
Bloomsbury has seen 'exceptional growth' thanks in part to the release of the latest best-selling novel from Maas (pictured) - House of Flame and Shadow.
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Bloomsbury has seen 'exceptional growth' thanks in part to the release of the latest best-selling novel from Maas (pictured) - House of Flame and Shadow.
Bloomsbury profits are expected to come in 'significantly ahead' of forecasts, thanks to booming demand for sci-fi and fantasy novels.
Demand for romantic fantasy titles pushes Bloomsbury’s share price to all-time high
The company, which is perhaps best known for publishing the Harry Potter series, said it had been boosted by strong demand for fantasy and sci-fi books.
The Harry Potter publisher forecast annual profit and revenue ahead of market expectations, encouraged by readers picking up more fantasy fiction novels by authors like Sarah J. Maas and J.K. Rowling.