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Sourcebooks Repackaging, Rewriting YA Series for Adult Readers

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Sourcebooks is repackaging and its author, Claire Legrand, rewriting the Empirium YA trilogy of fantasy novels to market them to adult readers. The series, which originally was released under the Sourcebooks Fire imprint, will be released under its Casablanca adult romance imprint.

It May Be Too Late for Rural Libraries to Weather the IMLS Storm

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Small towns in red states overwhelmingly voted in support of cutting federal spending in their own backyard. Now the future of their libraries—and their communities—is in flux.

A Revamped Poets & Writers Expands Resources for Authors

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The long-running literary nonprofit and bi-monthly magazine has revised and added to its digital offerings in an effort to help writers practice and perfect their craft—together.

How ‘An Exercise in Uncertainty’ by Jonathan Gluck Got Made

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the former New York magazine deputy editor’s debut.

Somesuch Joins Film Studios’ March to Publishing

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Academy Award–winning, U.K.-based production company will launch a book imprint, Somesuch Editions, this summer. Somesuch joins the ranks of film studios A24 and Mubi, who both branched into publishing in the last year.

Authors Guild Sues NEH Over Grant Terminations

Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Authors Guild has filed a class action lawsuit against the National Endowment for the Humanities, opposing the termination of tens of millions of dollars in grants that had been awarded to scholars and writers.

HarperVia Launches Small-Format Paperback Line

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Nomad Editions will launch in November with pocket-sized redesigns of three HarperVia bestsellers. The publisher described Nomad as a response to the decline of mass market paperbacks, taking inspiration from Japanese pocket novels.

Publishers Prepare for Battle with Big Tech Over AI

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Speakers at the Association of American Publishers’ annual meeting on May 8 agreed that preventing tech companies from pirating copyrighted material to train AI is essential to the industry’s future.

831 Stories Takes a Novel Approach to Book Covers

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In the red-hot world of romance novels, the startup “romantic fiction company” is looking to stand out with its uniform, color-blocked, Easter egg–heavy cover design.

How ‘Flashlight’ by Susan Choi Got Made

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the National Book Award winner’s latest novel.

NEA Literary Grants Terminated, Staff Depart as Trump Proposes Eliminating the Agency

Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

At least 38 publishers and a number of literary organizations received letters from the National Endowment for the Arts saying their grants were withdrawn or terminated, while four literary arts staffers at the NEA said their last day will be on May 30.

How ‘Kill Your Darlings’ by Peter Swanson Got Made

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest novel.

Authors Equity Bets on German New Adult Romance Imprint

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The hybrid publishing startup has partnered with German new adult romance imprint LYX Books to bring a number of bestselling LYX series to North American readers on an expedited schedule, starting this fall.

Small Ships in Big Waters: How Indie Publishers Navigate the World

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Europa Editions and New Directions from the U.S., as well as publishers from Brazil and Uruguay, discussed the advantages and opportunities of working free from corporate demands at a day-long seminar hosted by Princeton University Press earlier this month.

The Young Publishers Association Is Nurturing the Industry’s Next Generation

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The volunteer-run nonprofit, launched in 2024 by Noah Perkins, is providing publishing newcomers with opportunities for connection and mentorship.

How ‘Heartwood’ by Amity Gaige Got Made

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest novel.

Literary Advocates Condemn Florida Book Banning Bill

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A coalition of organizations—including the Authors Guild, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and EveryLibrary—has formally opposed Florida House Bill 1539, which would require school districts to remove any book deemed “harmful to minors” within five days of a challenge.

Iowa Looks to Appeal Injunction Blocking Book Banning Law

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Following a decision in late March that reinstated a preliminary injunction against an Iowa law that puts restrictions on what books can be carried by libraries, attorneys for the state are seeking a new appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

U.K. Study Finds ‘Growing Reading Crisis’

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A new report by the Reading Agency, a London-based literacy nonprofit, found that 46% of U.K. adults say they struggle to focus on reading due to distractions around them. Meanwhile, 43% of respondents ages 16-34 say they struggle to finish books they’ve started reading.

Layoffs Hit Edelweiss

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Above the Treeline, the developer of the digital platform Edelweiss, laid off 15% of its Edelweiss workforce last week. The move comes six months after Above the Treeline's acquisition by Montreal-based software company Valsoft Corporation.

PRH, Authors Guild File Brief in Maryland Opt-Out Case

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Ahead of an April 22 Supreme Court hearing, a coalition of publishing parties filed an amicus brief supporting the Montgomery, Md., school district at the center of a lawsuit filed by parents, which claims that instruction involving books with LGBTQ+ themes violates their religious beliefs.

How ‘The Gowkaran Tree in the Middle of Our Kitchen’ by Shokoofeh Azar Got Made

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the International Booker Prize and National Book Award finalist’s latest novel.

Sourcebooks Builds Up Adult Fiction List by Promoting Editors

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In recognition of the publisher’s success in publishing adult fiction, Sourcebooks has promoted six key editors, including Christa Desir (pictured), across five of its six adult fiction imprints.

Seven Stories Press Acquires Two Dollar Radio

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With the purchase, Seven Stories founder Dan Simon remains the publisher's majority owner, while Two Dollar Radio's principals will oversee the imprint and become minority partners in Seven Stories.

AAP Files Amicus Brief in Meta AI Copyright Case

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Association of American Publishers filed an amicus brief on April 11 supporting authors in their class action lawsuit against Meta for copyright infringement related to AI training.

How ‘Deep House’ by Jeremy Atherton Lin Got Made

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest memoir .

A Classic Collection of Black Gay Poetry Returns to Shelves

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Poet and activist Essex Hemphill’s 1992 collection had been out of print for years until New Directions finally put it back on shelves this spring. It took quite a bit of work to get it there.

Andrews McMeel Launches Religious Book Imprint, Amen Editions

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Andrews McMeel Publishing—best known for its lifestyle, humor, and poetry offerings—is launching a religious book imprint, Amen Editions, targeting “creative Christians” and women in particular.

UAW Local 2110 Requests Abrams Unionization Vote

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The union, which represents workers at HarperCollins and the New Press, has petitioned the National Labor Relations Board to allow Abrams Books employees to vote on unionization. Organizers behind the union drive cited low salaries and a lack of job security as factors.

Books Escape New Tariffs, At Least for Now

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In the cascade of news about massive tariffs imposed on many of America's largest trading partners, books appear to have fared well—although experts say the situation remains very fluid.

How ‘Overgrowth’ by Mira Grant Got Made

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest thriller.

Zando Is Ready for Its Next Chapter

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The launch of Molly Stern’s Zando has all gone according to plan—or at least to her financial plan. Still, four years in, the unorthodox indie press has succeeded in some surprising ways.

Amid Slashes to Federal Grant Funding, Report Affirms the Economic Importance of Arts and Culture

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

On April 2, a number of letters from the National Endowment for the Humanities were sent to arts and culture organizations across the country ending their previously awarded grants. Just days before, a report from the NEA found that the arts and cultural sector contributed $1.2 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2023.

New Cave Canem Study Aims to Uplift Black Literary Organizations

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Cave Canem, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering the careers of Black poets, has released Magnitude & Bond: A Field Study on Black Literary Arts Organizations, documenting how Black writing communities sustain their creative and scholarly work.

Picador to Reissue More than 100 Novels by Georges Simenon

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The paperback arm of Farrar, Straus and Giroux will reissue all 75 novels in Georges Simenon’s Inspector Maigret series, published between 1931 and 1972, as well as 30 of his standalone psychological novels.

NaNoWriMo Nonprofit Shutters

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The nonprofit behind National Novel Writing Month, the annual novel-writing challenge launched in 1999, has announced that it will cease operations due to financial challenges.

Niko Pfund Named Director of Yale University Press

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Pfund comes to Yale University Press from Oxford University Press, where he most recently served as global academic publisher and president of its U.S. division. He succeeds the retiring John Donatich, who has led Yale UP since 2003.

How ‘Sucker Punch’ by Scaachi Koul Got Made

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest collection of essays.

Roxane Gay and Debbie Millman Acquire the ‘Rumpus’

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The married couple will assume ownership of the online literary publication from Alyson Sinclair, who has served as its publisher since 2022. Gay, who is a founding editor of the Rumpus, called the acquisition “a truly full-circle moment.”

UGA Press Launches African Language Literature in Translation Series

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A new series from the University of Georgia Press will focus on English translations of classic and contemporary works originally written in indigenous African languages.

Taylor & Francis to Translate Books into English Using AI

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The U.K.-based academic publisher has announced plans to use AI to translate books into English from languages that would otherwise have too small of an audience to justify paying for human translation.

With Inclusive Design, ‘Everyone Can Be a Reader’

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In 2024, Union Square & Co. introduced its Everyone Can Be a Reader series, a line of books specially designed for struggling readers and using dyslexia-friendly tools, including different paper tones and a proprietary font.

Addressing the Literacy Crisis with Dyslexia-Friendly Tools

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Parents and educators nationwide are seeking out the best teaching methods, as well as fonts and formats, to help struggling readers succeed.

How ‘We Pretty Pieces of Flesh’ by Colwill Brown Got Made

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s debut novel.

AAP Urges White House to Prioritize Copyright in AI Action Plan

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Association of American Publishers has issued a response to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's request for information regarding AI regulation, emphasizing the critical role of copyright protections in maintaining American leadership in AI markets.

Fast-Growing Indie Publishers: 5 Standouts of 2024

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Our annual look at fast-growing small publishers spotlights five companies that overcame difficult market conditions last year.

How ‘Woodworking’ by Emily St. James Got Made

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s debut novel.

Joseph Montagne Promoted to Publisher at Abrams ComicArts

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Montagne, who previously served as associate publisher, joined ComicArts when it was established in 2023. In his new role, he'll focus on growing the division's presence in the graphic novel, manga, and comic book market.

NYRB to Release Clarice Lispector’s Children’s Stories as Picture Books

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Two of the late Brazilian author's stories for children—originally written for her young sons—will come to life as picture books courtesy of NYRB Kids.

Bloomsbury USA to Launch SFF Imprint

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Bloomsbury USA has announced the launch of a new science fiction and fantasy imprint, Bloomsbury Archer, which will publish a wide range of speculative fiction and be headed up by Noa Wheeler and Erica Barmash.

Red Tower Teams with Penguin Michael Joseph for U.K. Imprint

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Red Tower Books, an imprint of Entangled Publishing, is partnering with Penguin Michael Joseph, a division of the U.K.'s Penguin Books, to launch Red Tower in the U.K. as an imprint of Penguin Michael Joseph. The U.K.-based expansion marks Penguin Michael Joseph's first imprint in its 90-year history.

Page Two Books Announces a Business Imprint, Simplified

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Vancouver, B.C.–based hybrid Page Two Books has introduced a business imprint known as Simplified. Business author Mike Michalowicz will curate the imprint, which will publish books by and for entrepreneurs.

How ‘Madame Sosostris and the Festival for the Brokenhearted’ by Ben Okri Got Made

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the Booker Prize winner’s latest novel.

Transit to Publish Jon Fosse’s First New Work Since Nobel Win

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Vaim, translated by Damion Searls and slated for October 7, is the first in a triptych set in a fictional Norwegian fishing village.

IPG Cuts Sales Team, Returns to Commission Reps

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

IPG dismantled its four-year-old in-house field sales team on Monday and is returning to using commission sales reps to represent the company to the trade. It also established new partnerships in the U.K. for distribution there.

Reagan Arthur’s New Imprint, Cardinal, Sets Inaugural List

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Reagan Arthur’s new imprint at Grand Central Publishing has formally launched, announcing its name, Cardinal, and its inaugural list of 10 titles publishing through winter 2027. The imprint aims to publish six titles a year, with its first set for this fall.

Open Letter Books Partners with Deep Vellum Publishing

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Dallas’s Deep Vellum Publishing will assume publishing, distribution, and marketing responsibilities for Open Letter Books, based at the University of Rochester. Open Letter’s editorial direction remains with founder Chad W. Post.

Keisha Mennefee Launches Honey Blossom Press

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The literary strategist and Honey Magnolia Media founder will serve as publisher of the boutique imprint focused on underrepresented authors. Honey Blossom plans to publish 20 titles in its first year, with its inaugural title set for May 6.

How ‘Sister Europe’ by Nell Zink Got Made

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest novel.

New Ig Publishing Series Looks at Films Through a Personal Lens

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The New York–based independent press will launch Auteur, a series of books that combines film criticism and personal narrative, this spring.

Doubleday Launches Paperback Reissue Imprint, Outsider Editions

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The imprint from Doubleday VP and executive editor Thomas Gebremedhin, who will serve as its editorial director, aims to expand “our understanding of the contemporary canon” by reissuing underappreciated literary works.

ElevenLabs Launches Publishing Platform for AI-Generated Audiobooks

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The software company has launched ElevenReader Publishing, a free platform allowing authors to create AI-narrated audiobooks and distribute them through its app. U.S. authors earn $1.10 for each listener who engaged with their audiobook for more than 11 minutes.

Cultural Organizations Protest Trump Efforts to Confine Speech for Federal Grantees

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Seven arts, culture, and free expression organizations have issued a statement asserting that recent Trump Administration executive actions are aimed at turning federally funded programs into “the mouthpiece of the presidential administration.”

Publishers Plan for a New Mass Market Paperback Winnowing

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

While it may not quite be a death knell, Readerlink’s decision to end distribution for the format is likely to push publishers to dramatically cut back the number of mass market reprints they publish.

LBYR Catches Feelings for New Adult Category with Requited Imprint

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has launched Requited, HBG’s first new adult imprint, which will publish 10–20 titles per year.

Erin Murphy Literary Agents Join Aevitas

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The agents of Windham, Maine–based children's book agency Erin Murphy Literary Agency have joined Aevitas Creative Management, including founder Erin Murphy, who has been named a partner at Aevitas.

David Shelley Puts His Stamp on Hachette

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Over the course of his first year as joint CEO of Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK, Shelley has shaken things up at the Big Five publisher—and the company’s latest sales report proves it.

How ‘Cleavage’ by Jennifer Finney Boylan Got Made

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest memoir.

Beacon Classics Mines More Than a Century of Backlist Books

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Beacon Press, founded in 1854, will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a Beacon Classics collection of 60 backlist titles.

Eight Independent Publishers Form Cooperative to Share Resources, Cut Costs

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Publishers Cooperative aims at leveraging collective buying power and sharing resources. Founding members include AdventureKEEN, C&T Publishing, Gibbs-Smith, Mango Publishing, Mixed Media Resources, Mountaineers Books, Schiffer Publishing, and Ulysses Press.

Emily Bestler and Scott Glassgold Launch 12:01 Books

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The new imprint will look to acquire horror content that can work as both books and films. Forthcoming projects include the second novel by Marcus Kliewer, whose debut was acquired by Netflix, with Blake Lively set to star and produce.

How Women Keep Reinventing Independent Publishing

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A new book about the history of women-led small presses shows that women have long been—and still are—at the forefront of the business.

How ‘Big Chief’ by Jon Hickey Got Made

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s debut novel.

Charlamagne Tha God Keeps Hitting the Books

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With his Black Privilege Publishing imprint at Atria Books celebrating its fifth anniversary, the radio host and bestselling author talked with PW about his longtime love of reading and what's next for the imprint.

Grand Central Launches Music Imprint, Da Capo

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The imprint is a reincarnation of Da Capo Press, the longtime music imprint acquired as part of Hachette Book Group’s 2016 acquisition of the Perseus Book Group. Brant Rumble and Ben Schafer will lead the imprint, which aims to release 12 books a year.

Purple Mountain Press Starts a New Chapter

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Purple Mountain Press, which has published local and regional books about the natural and cultural history of upstate New York since 1973, is now under the ownership of four locals seeking to revitalize the indie publisher.

Faber Comes to the U.S.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Faber, the storied U.K. independent publisher, has launched a new division, Faber US, in the United States. The move comes a decade after Faber first nodded to plans to enter the American market.

Grove Atlantic Launches Atlantic Crime Imprint

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The new crime fiction imprint, led by senior editor Joe Brosnan, will release its first books this fall. It aims to publish 18-24 titles each year by a mix of established authors and new voices.

AAP, IPA Join Groups Calling for AI to Respect Copyright

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Association of American Publishers, under the auspices of the International Publishers Association, is among 38 international organizations that have released a joint statement calling for oversight and regulation of artificial intelligence development, especially in regard to respect for copyright and IP.

How ‘Jane Austen’s Bookshelf’ by Rebecca Romney Got Made

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the author and rare book dealer’s latest work of nonfiction.

Unnamed Press Develops Cross-Media Poetry Line

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

L.A. indie publisher Unnamed Press has started a poetry line devoted to “collaborative cross-media projects,” and its first releases include books by musician Emma Ruth Rundle and translator Alana Marie Levinson-Labrosse.

Literary Organizations Release Joint Statement Decrying Anti-Trans Executive Order

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The American Booksellers Association, Audio Publishers Association, Independent Book Publishers Association, PEN America, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and dozens of other orgs have issued a letter addressing President Donald Trump's order to implement "policies that recognize women are biologically female, and men are biologically male."

Dark Horse Media Downsizes

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Citing high overhead, changing market conditions, and external economic factors, the company said it was reducing staff as part of its efforts to streamline operations.

Publishers, Authors Guild Sue State of Idaho Over Book Banning Law

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The plaintiffs seek a preliminary injunction against against HB 710, which forbids anyone under 18 from accessing library books that contain “sexual content,” regardless of the work's literary or educational merit.

Neil Gaiman Sued by Former Nanny for Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The bestselling author has been accused of sexual abuse, assault, rape, and human trafficking in a civil lawsuit filed Monday in Wisconsin federal court. Some, but not all, of Gaiman’s agents and publishers have ended their relationships with the author.

Compass Rose Publishing Draws Indie Bookseller Support for Inaugural List

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The hybrid publisher released its first book today, and has reached agreements with 250 booksellers to help promote its titles to their customers.

SXSW Launches Book Publishing Imprint

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

South by Southwest, the long-running media and music conference in Austin, Tex., is launching a book imprint, SXSW Books, focusing on works by experts and innovators across creative industries.

Dystopian Novels See Post-Inauguration Sales Boost

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Sales of 'Fahrenheit 451,' '1984,' 'Animal Farm,' 'The Handmaid's Tale,' and 'Parable of the Sower' all posted large sales gains following President Donald Trump's return to the White House. Two titles by Trump allies also saw sales rise.

How ‘Under the Same Stars’ by Libba Bray Got Made

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s YA historical mystery.

Granta Launches New Book Imprint with Three Titles in Translation

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Granta Trust is launching a new publishing imprint, Granta Magazine Editions, which will put out books by authors previously published by the magazine. The inaugural list includes two translations from German and one from Chinese.

Why Simon & Schuster’s Flagship Imprint Won’t Require Blurbs Anymore

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In a decision some might call “stunning” or a “tour-de-force,” new S&S publisher Sean Manning has decided to no longer require authors to obtain blurbs for their books. Here’s why.

Marysue Rucci Named Publisher of Scribner

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Rucci has been named publisher of Scribner, effective February 24, succeeding Nan Graham, who will remain with the imprint in a new, as-yet-unnamed acquiring editorial role.

Authors Guild Rolls Out ‘Human Authored’ Certification Program

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The new certification, intended to counteract the proliferation of AI-generated books in online marketplaces, involves a public database for authors and publishers to register their books as having been penned by humans and not AI.

FSG Launches Science Imprint, Quanta Books

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The imprint is the fruit of a partnership with the Simons Foundation, where it is an editorially independent subsidiary led by publisher Thomas Lin, founding editor of Pulitzer Prize–winning ‘Quanta Magazine.’

With L.A. Fires Subsiding, the Book Industry Sustains Action

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0400

As Los Angeles first responders brought wildfires under control last week, those in literary circles persevered in delivering mutual aid and contributing to fundraisers.

Vancouver’s New Star Books Ceases Acquisitions

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Citing public funding difficulties and marketplace challenges, the British Columbia independent publisher is winding down operations at its Vancouver office.

Sourcebooks Taps Telesca to Lead New Design Program

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Looking to capitalize on the books-as-objects trend, Sourcebooks has formed a bespoke publishing operations team and appointed Carolyn Telesca to head the new unit.