C.R. Violet’s The Saddlebag Preacher at Record-Breaking 2026 London Book Fair
The Saddlebag Preacher of Pike County took center stage this month as part of the global literary conversation at the 2026 London Book Fair. Held from March 10–12, the event marked a historic milestone, drawing a record-breaking attendance of over 33,000 publishing professionals and featuring 1,005 exhibitors. This year’s fair was particularly significant as the final edition hosted at the iconic Olympia London in Kensington before the event moves to the Excel center in 2027. Amidst a high-energy atmosphere that saw major deals for works by Idris Elba and Sir Alex Ferguson, independent publishing maintained a strong presence. Explora Books, a Vancouver-based marketing firm, contributed to this momentum by showcasing a curated collection of 57 titles at Stand 6F108.
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