Belle Edelman has worked in the book industry for eight years. She began as a bookseller at Waterstones, gaining hands-on experience and understanding readers’ preferences, and later worked as an events manager and commercial strategist. Her journey took her across the UK and Ireland, where she developed a deep appreciation for diverse literary tastes. Belle’s passion for books and her keen interest in market trends led her to join the marketing team at Nielsen BookData, where she analyzes book trends and engages with the latest developments in the publishing industry. 

Philip has worked in the UK book industry for 25 years. He worked as a bookseller turned assistant manager at Waterstones between 2000 and 2007, leaving to join The Bookseller magazine as its charts and data editor. At The Bookseller, he developed a reputation as one of the UK's foremost book market experts, regularly appearing on radio, television and in the wider media sharing his insights. He was one of the architects of "Super Thursday" — the annual retail and marketing phenomenon that celebrates the release of the biggest books in the run-up to Christmas every year. After a five-year spell as Penguin Random House's insights manager, Philip joined Nielsen BookData in 2019 where his remit includes producing the prestigious Sunday Times bestseller lists.