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Scarlet, the new imprint by Penzler Publishers is a psychological suspense line helmed by editor-in-chief Luisa Cruz Smith. Scarlet just launched its first book this week with Stéphanie Buelens' rocket-paced debut thriller, 'An Inconvenient Woman!' Order your copy today from The Mysterious Bookshop. (sponsored) https://bit.ly/3lJ36aR
Topher Payne recently gained a large following after posting his alternate endings for picture books that are considered classics, but also have been derided by some for their problematic content. We spoke with Payne about the inspiration for his parodies.
Topher Payne recently gained a large following after posting his alternate endings for three picture books that are considered to be classics, but also have been derided by some for their problematic content.
"Sedaris’s brilliant knack for observational humor is on full display in this terrific retrospective essay collection."
Sedaris’s brilliant knack for observational humor is on full display in this terrific retrospective essay collection (after Calypso). Culled from his previously published volumes and magazine
★ A green pea, a bespectacled honeybee, and a blue jay become fast friends in “lively graphic novel early reader” 'STUCK TOGETHER (PEA, BEE, & JAY #1)' by Brian “Smitty” Smith (@yourpalSmitty):
A green pea, a bespectacled honeybee, and a blue jay become fast friends in this lively graphic novel early reader. “No rolling too far from our row,” warns Pea’s mother, but it’s not long before a da
The JKS Communications subsidiary is hosting a giveaway for one free full-service, customized author publicity and book marketing campaign valued at $20,000.
The JKS Communications subsidiary is hosting a giveaway for one free full-service, customized author publicity and book marketing campaign valued at $20,000.
Amal Karzai’s picture book My Key was awarded top honors—$8,000 and a publishing contract from Clavis Publishing—in the inaugural Key Colors Competition in the United States. (Sponsored)
Karzai’s picture book My Key was awarded top honors—$8,000 and a publishing contract from Clavis—in the first-ever Key Colors Competition in the United States. (Sponsored)
Returning for its seventh year, the 2020 Women’s National Book Association Writing Contest will introduce a new category: flash prose.
Returning for its seventh year, the 2020 Women’s National Book Association Writing Contest will introduce a new category: flash prose.
Author, critic, and editor Steph Cha will succeed Otto Penzler as editor of the series, which HMH will now publish alongside its other Best American books as 'The Best American Mystery & Suspense.
Author, critic, and editor Steph Cha will succeed Otto Penzler as editor of the series, which HMH will now publish alongside its other Best American books as 'The Best American Mystery & Suspense.'
Graywolf Press has announced Lars Horn as this year's winner of its annual Nonfiction Prize, given to an emerging voice for an outstanding manuscript.
Graywolf Press has announced Lars Horn as this year's winner of its annual Nonfiction Prize, given to an emerging voice for an outstanding manuscript.
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Simon & Schuster will publish the pontiff's vision of a better future post-pandemic December 1.
Simon & Schuster will publish the pontiff's vision of a better future post-pandemic on December 1.
As 500,000 copies of Michael Cohen's memoir head to stores and other outlets, Skyhorse publisher Tony Lyons said the book is likely to be the bestselling title in the indie publisher's history. He also sees its publication as part of his approach to being what he calls "a free speech publisher."
As 500,000 copies of Michael Cohen's memoir head to stores and other outlets, Skyhorse publisher Tony Lyons said the book is likely to be the bestselling title in the indie publisher's history. He also sees its publication as part of his approach to being what he calls a free speech publisher.
Harmony Difo joins 'Publishers Weekly' as nonfiction reviews editor, replacing Mark Rotella, who left the magazine earlier this summer. Zoe Christen Jones has been hired in a newly-created writer-at-large position, which includes a new magazine column on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the book business.
Harmony Difo joins 'Publishers Weekly' as nonfiction reviews editor, replacing Mark Rotella, who left the magazine earlier this summer. Zoe Christen Jones has been hired in a newly created writer-at-large position, which includes a new magazine column on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the book....
Abrams has acquired Cameron + Company, a family-owned independent house that specializes in books on photography art, lifestyle, children’s titles, and regional topics.
Abrams has acquired Cameron + Company, a family-owned independent house that specializes in books on photography art, lifestyle, children’s titles, and regional topics.
On August 21–22, Penguin Random House hosted Book Your Summer Live, a free virtual literary festival featuring both children's and adult authors.
On August 21–22, Penguin Random House hosted Book Your Summer Live, a free virtual literary festival featuring both children's and adult authors.
Is pie having a moment? Laura Dozier, senior editor at Abrams, thinks so. “There’s something about pie that’s very comforting,” says Dozier, who acquired and edited Pie for Everyone by Petra Paredez (Sept.). “It’s humble. If you put a slice of pie into a bowl with ice cream, you’re going to make everyone happy.”
This season, bakers push the boundaries of pie making, with varied crusts, unusual fillings, and eye-catching design.
★@lisadeselm’s fantastical YA debut, 'THE PUPPETMASTER’S APPRENTICE,' “an elegantly styled, gender-swapped retelling of ‘Pinocchio,’ transports readers into a wood in which magic’s price must always be paid”:
DeSelm’s fantastical debut, an elegantly styled, gender-swapped retelling of “Pinocchio,” transports readers into a wood in which magic’s price must always be paid. Seven years before the story’s begi
This month, Amanda Reid at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of Adventures in the Charter Trade by indie author David Bond. To submit a book for a free cover redesign, email us at [email protected].
This month, Amanda Reid at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of Adventures in the Charter Trade by indie author David Bond.
In the wake of significant executive and editorial layoffs at DC Comics, Daniel Cherry, formerly chief marketing officer at Activision Blizzard Esports, has been named senior v-p and general manager of the company.
In the wake of significant executive and editorial layoffs at DC Comics, Daniel Cherry, formerly chief marketing officer at Activision Blizzard Esports, has been named senior v-p and general manager of the company.
IDW Publishing has named Nachie Marsham its new publisher, while Veronica Brooks, formerly senior director to the v-p of creative affairs, has been promoted to v-p of creative affairs.
IDW Publishing has named Nachie Marsham its new publisher, while Veronica Brooks, formerly senior director to the v-p of creative affairs, has been promoted to v-p of creative affairs.
Laurence King Publishing, the original publisher of adult coloring book queen Johanna Basford, has been acquired by fellow U.K.-based publisher Hachette UK in a deal signed August 31.
Laurence King Publishing, the original publisher of adult coloring book queen Johanna Basford, has been acquired by fellow U.K.-based publisher Hachette UK in a deal signed August 31.
Don’t miss Judithe Little, the award-winning author of Wickwythe Hall, on 9/2 when she’ll discuss her new historical novel, The Chanel Sisters, a captivating portrait of two ambitious, indomitable women who rose from poverty to create one of the world’s most iconic fashion houses. Sponsored by Graydon House. Enter to win a signed copy & get all the details at publishersweekly.com/little
Calling all children's and school librarians: enter for a chance to win an iPad loaded with diverse titles from Lerner. https://lernerbooks.pages.salesfusion.com/PW-Sweepstakes-MK9390720
The auction to acquire the assets of LSC Communications, which was to take place on September 3, has been postponed until September 9. Bids for the company were due August 26, but no filings disclosing what bids have been received have not yet been made public.
The auction to acquire the assets of LSC Communications, which was to take place on September 3, has been postponed until September 9. Bids for the company have not yet been made public.
An author describes how writing a memoir is the most daunting of all writing challenges.
An author describes how writing a memoir is the most daunting of all writing challenges.
A round up of some of the best books from small presses and university presses due out this season.
A round up of some of the best books from small presses and university presses due out this season.
Keep Calm and Carrot On: Cookbooks for Fall 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has altered the way people eat and has laid bare problematic production and labor issues in the meat industry.
Vegetable-centric cookbooks, authors and editors say, are not a trend—they’re a movement.
The founder of Gatekeeper Press weighs in on the state of indie publishing
The founder of Gatekeeper Press weighs in on the state of indie publishing.
★ Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellis (@cfellis) centers the fragmentary in picture book 'IN THE HALF ROOM,' imagining a space that “offers a strange, thrilling logic and invites readers to engage with a concept fundamental to children’s experience: liminality”:
In rhymes and nighttime interiors that recall Goodnight Moon, Caldecott Honoree Ellis (Du Iz Tak?) imagines a space in which everything is neatly divided down the middle. Rendered in
Review of the Day: 'The Last American Aristocrat' by David S. Brown
"Historian Brown delivers a splendid biography of Harvard professor and memoirist Henry Adams," who lived from 1838–1918 and comes across as "irascible, self-contradictory, and always fascinating."
Historian Brown (Paradise Lost: A Life of F. Scott Fitzgerald) delivers a splendid biography of Harvard professor and memoirist Henry Adams (1838–1918). The direct descendant of two president
Little Free Library and Literati, a subscription book club, are partnering to create five special-edition Little Free Library-branded boxes in Austin, Tex., and are donating gently-used books to those in need.
Little Free Library and Literati are partnering in a pilot project to boost literacy and book ownership in underserved communites in Austin, Tex.
Under the August 31 order, the closely watched case over book scanning and lending is to be ready for trial by November 2021.
Under the August 31 order, the closely watched case over book scanning and lending is to be ready for trial by November 2021.
The last eight weeks of book sales in Canada have been better than the corresponding period in 2019 and the market is slowly making up for sales lost earlier in the year due to the Covid-19 crisis, says BookNet Canada's CEO Noah Genner.
The last eight weeks of book sales in Canada have been better than the corresponding period in 2019 and the market is slowly making up for sales lost earlier in the year due to the Covid-19 crisis, says BookNet Canada's CEO Noah Genner.
A federal judge in Washington has issued a preliminary injunction against a major e-book piracy operation known as the KISS Library, after the operators of the site failed to show up at a hearing or to file any response to a lawsuit filed in July by the Authors Guild, Amazon Publishing, Penguin Random House, and a number of bestselling authors.
A federal judge in Washington has issued a preliminary injunction against a major e-book piracy operation known as the KISS Library, after the operators of the site failed to show up at a hearing or to file any response to a lawsuit filed in July by the Authors Guild, Amazon Publishing, Penguin Rand...
★ Tami Charles (@TamiWritesStuff) underlines an important message—“you, dear child, matter”—in picture book 'ALL BECAUSE YOU MATTER', as Bryan Collier’s portraits “give visual power to this celebration of young Black lives”:
Caldecott Honoree Collier’s (Trombone Shorty) tender, close-up watercolor portraits of a growing Black boy give visual power to this celebration of young Black lives. In an author’s note, Cha
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Don’t miss Judithe Little, the award-winning author of Wickwythe Hall, on 9/2 when she’ll discuss her new historical novel, The Chanel Sisters, a captivating portrait of two ambitious, indomitable women who rose from poverty to create one of the world’s most iconic fashion houses. Sponsored by Graydon House. Enter to win a signed copy & get all the details at publishersweekly.com/little
Win a signed copy of 'Now That I've Found You' by Kristina Forest at publishersweekly.com/forest, and watch her discuss the novel with 'PW' editor Emma Kantor right here! Sponsored by Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group.
Enter to win a signed copy of 'How to Save a Life' at publishersweekly.com/lizandlisa and watch the bestselling co-authors, Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke discuss the novel with PW news editor John Maher. Sponsored by Amazon Publishing.
Don’t miss #1 NYT bestselling author & illustrator Ryan T. Higgins when he’s live in the PW virtual lounge on July 22. He’ll be discussing his new, follow-up book to We Don’t Eat Our Classmates, & we’ll be giving away copies of his new book! Sponsored by Disney Publishing Worldwide. Enter to win & get all the details at publishersweekly.com/higgins
Join us on July 15 when we take a journey through African American history with acclaimed children’s book author Daniel Bernstrom as he discusses his new picture book, Big Papa and the Time Machine. This tender and timely tale about a grandfather and grandson revisits historical moments and teaches what it truly means to be brave. Sponsored by HarperCollins Children's Books. Enter to win a copy of the book and get all the details here. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/event/item/102-daniel-bernstrom.html?d
Join us on July 9 when bestselling author Kerry Lonsdale is live in the lounge. She’ll be discussing her new title, Side Trip, a romantic, escapist read released just in time for summer. And enter to win one of five signed copies. Get all the details here https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/event/item/101-kerry-lonsdale.html.
The first episode features middle grade graphic novelist Svetlana Chmakova discussing her new series. Sponsored by Yen Press.
In honor of Toni Morrison's life, here is the trailer of the biographical film showcasing the late author's life and career, 'TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM' a Magnolia Pictures film now playing in select theaters. http://pw-ne.ws/f9567
The countdown is on! Love Ball III, the return of the legendary HIV/AIDS benefit, is coming at you on June 25 at Gotham Hall. Are you ready? Link in bio for tickets #LoveBall.
CFDA and Susanne Bartsch present Love Ball III, the legendary party extraordinaire and HIV/AIDS benefit that will hit New York’s Gotham Hall on June 25. #LoveBall.
Ever wanted a vacation from your marriage? Well, Pauline Brooks took one. Here's your chance to win a copy of her buzz-worthy book 'Marriage Vacation'. http://pw-ne.ws/f7b32
'Marriage Vacation' is a new book written by Pauline Turner Brooks, a character on the hit TV show 'Younger,' and published not only by the fictional Empirical Press from the show, but also by the very real Simon & Schuster in real life. Here's a chance to win one of 50 copies of 'Marriage Vacation': http://pw-ne.ws/f7ab5
At the #NBAwards with Danez Smith, poetry finalist
Erika Sanchez author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter nominated for Young Peoples Lit.
At the #NBAwards with Min Jin Lee, fiction finalist
At the #NBAwards with Nancy McLean, nonfiction finalist
Ted Adams of IDW
Chris Bachelder, author of The Throwback Special
Welcome to the National Book Awards
Arlie Hocschild, author of Strangers In Their Own Land
John Lewis and the team behind March
Karan Mahajan author of The Association of Small Bombs
Learn all about the amazing Global Kids Connect conference at www.publishersweekly.com/GKC
Get to the end of the looooooong line to get into #BookCon15 at Javits with this amazing hyperlapse video filmed by a PW editor!
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