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 Quirk Books Sees Leadership Shakeup Jason Rekulak has resigned as publisher of Quirk Books in order to "further pursue his writing career and other creative projects." Brett Cohen, the president of Quirk, has taken over as publisher, effective immediately. more »   Other New Trump Books See Demand Bump Two new books with a negative take on Donald Trump's presidency, David Frum's 'Trumpocracy' (Harper) and David Cay Johnston's 'It's Even Worse Than You Think' (Simon & Schuster), have seen demand increase on Amazon following the fray surrounding Michael Wolff's 'Fire and Fury' (Henry Holt). more »  NBF, NYC Partner on Raising Readers Initiative The National Book Foundation will launch an adult-focused reading initiative, Raising Readers, after receiving one of seven 2018 Mayor's Grants for Cultural Impact from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. more »  'WACO': The Hotly Anticipated Miniseries Tie-In 'WACO' is the critically acclaimed tie-in to the hotly anticipated Paramount Network miniseries starring Michael Shannon, Taylor Kitsch, and Melissa Benoist by Branch Davidian survivor, David Thibodeau. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the siege at Waco, the book is a must-read - "an extraordinary account of one of the most shameful episodes in recent American history.”—Howard Zinn (Sponsored) Learn More »
 Watch the 'WACO' Trailer 'WACO,' a 6 part mini-series starring Michael Shannon and Taylor Kitsch, premieres January 24 on Paramount Network. (Sponsored) Watch Now » »
Sarah Stein has been promoted to
senior editor at Penguin Books.
Jessica Deitcher has been
promoted to marketing manager at Vintage/Anchor.
Laura Chamberlain has been
promoted to marketing manager at Vintage/Anchor.
Angie Venezia has been
promoted to assistant director of publicity at Vintage/Anchor.
Alex Saarela has been promoted to
associate director of publicity at Tor.
Jake Eldred has been promoted to
managing editor of Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers.
Amanda Yee, formerly at NYU Press,
has joined Random House Children's Books as associate managing editor for The
Princeton Review.
Maria Whelan, formerly publicist at
Other Press, has joined Dutton as senior publicist.
 Lonely Planet Kids Expands in U.S. The children’s imprint of travel media brand Lonely Planet has announced the appointment of Hanna Otero as publisher, joining the New York office. The hire is part of the house’s continued growth in the North American market. more » »
Quarto Combines U.K.-Based Adult Trade Imprints Under One Banner The publisher has announced the launch of White Lion Publishing, which will consolidate all titles from Aurum Press, Frances Lincoln, and Quintessence under a single entity. more » »
Scholastic Nabs Two by Gates
The publisher has acquired two books for young readers by the African-American literature and history scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. more » »
Black Spot Books Launches
A small-press publisher specializing in speculative fiction, the press will debut its first releases in summer 2018. more » »
U.K. Bookstore
Focuses on Women Writers: A Waterstones branch in Norwich,
England will only offer women writers as "staff picks" throughout
2018.
B&N to
Relocate, Not Close, Maui Store: Barnes & Noble will
relocate its store on the island of Maui, despite earlier reports that the
company would close the location instead.
Chinese
Bookstore Opens in Jakarta: A bookstore opened in Jakarta last
year offering 30,000 books in Chinese, a language once banned in the country
but growing in popularity.
Virginia
Bookstore Bought by Employees: Book People in Richmond, Va. is
being purchased by its employees after the current owner decided to retire.
The Media Men
List Creator: The maker of a Google spreadsheet called
"Shitty Media Men," which named alleged sexual abusers in
publishing and media, has come forward.
Amazon Is
Thriving Thanks to Taxpayers: The tech giant has received more
than $1 billion in tax breaks. The government is also funding food stamps for
many of its workers.
Black,
Bookish, and Beautiful: Meet Jack Jones Literary Arts, the
all-African-American, all-female publishing team ensuring that authors of
color get their time in the spotlight.
Women Writing
About the Wild: A primer on 25 essential women nature writers
to start reading, who you've probably been overlooking for too long.
Why Is the
'Fire and Fury' Cover Bad?: An artist offers a solution to
Michael Wolff's explosive book’s "egregious" graphic design.
 Trade Paperback Bestseller List 'The Sun and Her Flowers' by Rupi Kaur is the #1 title on PW's trade paperback bestseller list. See the full list » »
  'The Last London: True
Fictions from an Unreal City' by Iain Sinclair "Multigenre Welsh author Sinclair investigates London—his home and the almost exclusive focus of his work for half a century—and the extremes of capitalist development that have transformed it 'to the point of obliteration.'" Read more » »
An Interview with the Years 2018 Kenny Brechner
The Years 2018 share their book picks for the first quarter of
the year, and reveal the secret of their duality.
 Jacqueline Woodson InauguratedNewbery Honor author Jacqueline Woodson was inaugurated as the sixth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature on January 9 during a ceremony at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C., presided over by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. Here, Hayden (c.) presented Woodson with her official medallion, as former Ambassador Gene Luen Yang looked on. Photo: Shawn Miller |
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 In First Week On Sale, 'Fire and Fury' Sells Fewer Than 30,000 Copies
The most-talked about book of the new year sold 28,567 print copies in first three days on sale, according to NPD BookScan. The low figure is likely due to the fact that publisher Henry Holt underestimated initial demand for the book, and also bumped up its publication date. more »  PRH Buys Rodale Books Assets Following Hearst's purchase of Rodale Inc. last week, the company quickly turned around and sold Rodale Books' more than 2,100 titles to Penguin Random House. Adult titles will become part of Crown, while the small children's unit will become part of Random House Children's Books. more »  F+W Fires Most Top Management, Names Interim CEO The F+W board has named Greg Osberg interim CEO after firing CEO Tom Beusse and lieutenants Joe Siebert and Joe Romello. Osberg's mission is to accelerate F+W's transformation from a print company to one that generates revenue from a variety of formats and products. more »
Filipe Silva, formerly associate
director of Latin American and Spanish-language sales at Penguin Random
House, is launching librosinespanol.com in 2018, an online site selling
Spanish-language titles in the US, and can be contacted at fsilva@librosinespanol.com.
Sarah Murphy, formerly editor at Harper
Wave, is joining Flatiron Books as senior editor.
Jordan Hanley has been
promoted to associate marketing manager at St. Martin's Press.
Cathy Hebert is being promoted to
marketing manager at Weldon Owen.
Cory Mimms has been promoted to
editorial, rights, and publishing manager at Pomegranate Communications, Inc.
Theresa DeLucci has been
promoted to associate director of marketing at Tor Books.
Heather Alexander has
joined Audible as executive editor for kids' original content.
DJ DeSmyter has been promoted to
assistant marketing manager at St. Martin's Press.
Jamie Panas Antoniou has been
promoted to assistant director of publicity at Weldon Owen.
Hannah O'Grady has been
promoted to assistant editor at St. Martin's Press.
 Review: Comics for Choice Abortion is addressed as a political flash point, a personal journey, and a cultural battleground in this powerful anthology. Editors Hazel Newlevant and Whit Taylor ensure no story is dismissed as unworthy. The book is at once a rallying cry, a tender lament, and a song of liberation. »
Denver Comic Con Debuts Excellence in Graphic Lit Awards
Pop Culture Classroom, a Denver-area educational organization, and the Denver Comic Con are teaming to launch the Excellence In Graphic Literature Awards, a new book publishing industry-focused awards program to honor the best graphic novels. more » » 
More To Come
Podcast 296: Geof Darrow Interview: This week, Calvin
interviews the acclaimed cartoonist about the release of his new graphic
novel, 'Shaolin Cowboy: Who'll Stop the Reign,' and 'Lead Poisoning: The
Pencil Art of Geof Darrow,' a book collection of Darrow's dazzling pencil
drawings.
 Flooding Shutters Falmouth's Eight Cousins Bookstore The Falmouth, Mass., is closed indefinitely after a pipe burst in an apartment above the independent bookstore, collapsing the store's ceiling and damaging its entire stock. more » »  Linda Kramer, Longtime Publisher, Dies at 81 Linda Kramer, the cofounder and former publisher of H.J. Kramer and longtime publishing industry mainstay, died at her home in Marin County, Calif., on December 24, 2017, after a brief illness. more » »  iBooks Bestsellers: A Fiery, Furious Bestseller Even E.L. James and her legions of fans couldn't stop Michael Wolff's 'Fire and Fury'—easily the buzziest book this year—from taking the top slot on the Apple iBooks store this week. more » »
New York
City's Specialty Bookstores: The website 6sqft lists a dozen
unique bookstores in New York, including cookbook, poetry and travel
specialty stores.
Feminist
Bookstore Fights Trolls: Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant in
Bridgeport, Conn., which houses a feminist bookstore, defends itself from
accusations of transphobia.
Connecticut
Bookstore Seeks Buyer: Bank Street Book Nook in New Milford,
Conn. will close in February if a buyer cannot be found.
Oregon Store
May Close After Rent Hike: Tsunami Books in Eugene has seen
its rent double in the past year and may close if it cannot raise nearly
$300,0000.
The Battle for
Arthur Miller’s Archive: Miller’s archive has just been
acquired by the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin. It
was a long time coming.
Bethany House
Drops Andy Savage's Book: The Christian publisher has canceled
a book by a pastor who admitted to engaging in a 'sexual incident' with a
teenager.
Staging
Octavia Butler in Abu Dhabi: The NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Center
hosted the world premiere of 'Parable of the Sower,' an opera based on
Butler's novel of the same name.
The Other
'Fire and Fury': A 2008 book by a Canadian professor about
Allied bombing in Germany is seeing a surge in sales thanks to its title.
The Complexity
of Translation: The English-language versions of Han Kang’s
work have won wide acclaim. But are they faithful to the original?
 Children's Fiction Bestseller List 'Dog Man and Cat Kid' by Dav Pilkey is the #1 title on PW's children's frontlist fiction bestseller list. See the full list » »
 'The Maze at Windermere'
by Gregory Blake Smith "In his emotionally expansive new novel, Smith spins out five narratives set in Newport, R.I., from its beginnings as a British colony to its later incarnation as the playground of the very rich." more » »
January Thaw Cynthia Compton
Adjusting to the quiet of the bookstore in January can be
difficult.
 Li Brings 'Dark Chapter' to L.A.Winnie M. Li (r.) in discussion with author and feminist Kitty Lindsay (l.) on Li’s debut novel, 'Dark Chapter' (Polis Books), on Saturday, January 6, at Book Soup in Los Angeles. This was the London-based Li’s first U.S. event for the book, which was inspired by the author’s own sexual assault. Courtesy Polis Books |
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 Five Religion Books Headed to Screens in 2018 Titles such as ‘The Alchemist’ and ‘God’s Not Dead 3’ are getting book-to-film adaptations that are slated to hit the screen in 2018. more   New Conferences Aim to Bring Diversity to Religion Publishing
Brian Allain, director of the Frederick Buechner Center, is launching a new series of conferences for under-represented groups of spiritual authors such as African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and more. more  Bringing Biblical Women to Life: 'PW' Talks with Mesu Andrews
Acknowledging the patriarchal society of biblical times, author Mesu Andrews finds inspiration among the obscure women in Scripture and hopes to add more to their stories in her award-winning novels, including her latest, ‘Isaiah’s Daughter.’ more 
 When Siddartha Met Sigmund: 'PW' Talks with Mark Epstein
Psychiatrist Mark Epstein’s 'Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself' (Penguin Press, Jan. 2018) explores the connection between Buddhism and psychotherapy. more  December Religion Bestsellers: Holiday Releases, Old Favorites Selling
Well Pre-holiday sales are bread-and-butter for retailers and publishers, and December 2017 was no exception for the religion categories. more  Religion Book Deals: January 10, 2018 NavPress nabbed the latest book by Kenny Luck, plus Tyndale Kids signs the co-creator of the 'VeggieTales' series. more
 Over the Hill and
Gaining Speed: Reflections in Retirement Columnist Kay Rock speculates and reflects on the wonders of aging, the splendor of maturity, and the richness of retirement in this delightful collection of columns and original essays. more  The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Can Fix It
Filmmaker Phil Cooke and producer Jonathan Bock provide a glimpse behind the curtain of the modern Christian church in this cursory but passionately argued book. more  Fatal Discord:
Erasmus, Luther, and the Fight for the Western Mind Michael Massing superbly accomplishes the mammoth task of writing a dual biography of Desiderus Erasmus (1466–1536) and Martin Luther (1483–1546) that places the pair within their historical context. more  Journey into Europe:
Islam, Immigration, and Identity Akbar Ahmed, Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University, turns his eyes to Europe in this sweeping ethnographic exploration of Islam and its multiple narratives across the continent. more
 Mary DeMuth (seated), author of ‘Jesus Every Day’ (Harvest House, Dec.), recently met with readers and signed copies of the book during an event in Rockwall, Tex. |
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International Hot Book Properties
A French lifestyle book, a Spanish thriller and a reissued quartet of Italian crime novels are among the books generating buzz this week. more »
A French lifestyle book, a Spanish thriller and a reissued quartet of Italian crime novels are among the books generating buzz this week. more »
Book to Film Deals
This week's notable page-to-screen deals include a film vehicle for Jennifer Lawrence and a TV deal for a book on Watergate. more »
This week's notable page-to-screen deals include a film vehicle for Jennifer Lawrence and a TV deal for a book on Watergate. more »
U.S. Adult Deals Roundup
Lee Boudreaux wins a nine-publisher auction for a debut novel, Flatiron re-ups The Hazel Wood author Melissa Albert, Atria buys a Swedish art book launched on Kickstarter, and more in this week's notable book deals. more »
Lee Boudreaux wins a nine-publisher auction for a debut novel, Flatiron re-ups The Hazel Wood author Melissa Albert, Atria buys a Swedish art book launched on Kickstarter, and more in this week's notable book deals. more »
U.S. Children's Book Deals Roundup
New deals this week for Ann Dávila Cardinal, Nina Moreno, Emma Bland Smith, and more. more »
New deals this week for Ann Dávila Cardinal, Nina Moreno, Emma Bland Smith, and more. more »
PEN America, PEN Center USA to Merge
PEN America and PEN Center USA, the East Coast and West Coast American branches of PEN International, will unite under the banner of PEN America, the nonprofits jointly announced on January 8. more »
PEN America and PEN Center USA, the East Coast and West Coast American branches of PEN International, will unite under the banner of PEN America, the nonprofits jointly announced on January 8. more »
International Bestsellers: Prix
Goncourt Winner Tops In France
In France, the fiction bestseller list at the end of November was crowned by a pair of prizewinning novels about World War II. more »
In France, the fiction bestseller list at the end of November was crowned by a pair of prizewinning novels about World War II. more »
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Nature
Springer Nature is a leading global research, educational and professional publisher. more »
Springer Nature is a leading global research, educational and professional publisher. more »
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 Celebrating the Youth Media Awards One of the most anticipated events at the ALA Midwinter Meeting—which will take place February 9–13 in Denver—is the announcement of the ALSC Youth Media Awards. A spectrum of librarians and teachers shared how they plan to commemorate this year's winners, which will be revealed on February 12. more   Marley Dias: Spreading the Word About Diverse Books When 12-year-old Marley Dias saw that her West Orange, N.J., elementary school was lacking in diverse books, she found a way to address the problem, and her #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign was born. In advance of her appearance at ALA Midwinter, we asked Dias to reflect on her activism and forthcoming debut. more  How Two Librarians Made Over Their Libraries Friends and fellow teacher librarians Margaux DelGuidice-Calemmo of Garden City, N.Y., and Rose Luna of Freeport, N.Y., discuss how they recently reinvented their libraries, creating new spaces for students to collaborate and learn. more 
In
the News
 Lonely Planet Kids Expands in U.S. The children’s imprint of travel media brand Lonely Planet has announced the appointment of Hanna Otero as publisher, joining the N.Y. office. The hire is part of the house’s continued growth in the North American market. more
Cover Reveal
 'Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise' by David Ezra Stein
Knock, knock. Who’s there? It’s a new companion book to David Ezra Stein’s 2011 Caldecott Honor title Interrupting Chicken—and we have the first look at the cover. Candlewick will be publishing Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise on September 11. more
Four Questions
 Neal Shusterman In 2016, Shusterman released Scythe, the first book in his Arc of a Scythe series, set on a future Earth governed by an artificial intelligence known as the Thunderhead. Technology has advanced to a point that death itself has all but ceased to be a concern. In order to keep population growth in check, an organization known as the scythedom was established to “glean” humans. Scythe, which received a Printz Honor, followed the training of two apprentice scythes amid political turmoil. In book two, Shusterman turns his attention to the powerful AI itself. Q: Were there certain philosophical or scientific ideas that led you to write this series? A: After so much dystopian YA literature, I wanted to take a different approach to a futuristic story. What happens to us when we achieve all we want to achieve as a species? There are consequences to getting everything we strive for. more
Rights Report
 Ashley Hearn at Page Street has acquired debut
author Addie Thorley's YA historical fantasy, An Affair of Poisons—a
reimagining of the infamous 17th-century murder scandal in France. After
unwittingly helping her mother poison King Louis XIV, 17-year-old alchemist
Mirabelle Monvoisin begins brewing curatives to undermine her mother's Shadow
Society and help her former enemy, Josse de Bourbon, reclaim control of
Paris. Publication is set for winter 2019; Katelyn Detweiler of Jill Grinberg
Literary Management negotiated the deal for world rights.  Christian Trimmer at Holt has bought world
English rights to Cure for the Common Universe author Christian
McKay Heidicker's first two middle-grade novels. Scary Stories for
Young Foxes is a collection of six connected stories that follows a group
of fox kits as they fight to survive in an unforgiving wilderness. It will
feature art by Junyi Wu; publication is scheduled for spring 2019,
with the second novel to follow a year later. John M. Cusick of Folio
Jr./Folio Literary represented the author, and Anne Moore Armstong of the
Bright Agency represented the illustrator.  Sonali Fry at Bonnier's Yellow Jacket imprint
has acquired North American rights to The Year I Didn't Eat, a debut
middle grade novel by U.K. author Samuel Pollen. The book charts a
year of Max's life as he struggles with anorexia, and is based on the
author's personal experiences with the eating disorder. Publication is
planned for spring 2019; Alice Sutherland-Hawes of Madeleine Milburn Literary
Agency brokered the deal.  Orli Zuravicky at Scholastic has bought world
rights to Artist in Space: How Astronaut Alan Bean Painted the Moon by
Dean Robbins (l.), illustrated by Sean Rubin. After artist and
astronaut Alan Bean became the fourth person to set foot on the lunar surface,
he used his art to share his journey with the world and help explain what
walking on the moon truly felt like and looked like through his eyes.
Publication is slated for 2019; Marietta B. Zacker of Gallt & Zacker
Literary Agency represented the author, and the illustrator represented
himself.  Kristen Pettit at HarperCollins has acquired
world rights, at auction, to Patty Toht's (l.) picture book, Dress
Like a Girl. The book celebrates girls who think outside of the
(dress-up) box. Lorian Tu-Dean will illustrate; publication is set for
spring 2019. Alexandra Devlin at Rights People negotiated the deal for the
author on behalf of Julia Churchill at AM Heath, and James Burns at the
Bright Group International represented the illustrator.  Anne Schwartz at Random House/Schwartz &
Wade has bought Lisa Robinson's (l.) Madame Saqui, illustrated
by Rebecca Green. Set during the French Revolution, the nonfiction
picture book is about an extraordinary tightrope dancer who performed for
Napoleon. Publication is scheduled for spring 2020; Alyssa Eisner Henkin of
Trident represented the author, and Nicole Tugeau of Tugeau 2 represented the
illustrator in the deal for world rights.  Carol Hinz at Millbrook Press has acquired
world rights to All of a Sudden and Forever, Chris Barton's
picture book about the response to and recovery from the 1995 Oklahoma City
bombing. Debut illustrator Nicole Xu will provide the art; publication
is slated for fall 2019. Erin Murphy of Erin Murphy Literary Agency
represented the author in the deal for world rights, and Nancy Moore of
Gerald & Cullen Rapp represented the illustrator.  Liz Szabla at Feiwel and Friends has bought Snakes
on a Train, a debut picture book by author-illustrator and bookseller Kathryn
Dennis, in which boldly colored snakes board a train for a day of
adventure until it's time to sleep. The book is planned for winter 2019; Rosemary
Stimola of Stimola Literary Studio handled the deal for North American
rights.  Samantha Swenson at Tundra Books has acquired
a new picture book from Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning author-illustrator Phoebe
Wahl. Little Witch Hazel is about a tiny witch midwife who lives
in the forest and is friend to all the creatures there, and her adventures
throughout the year. The book is set for publication in spring 2020; Jennifer
Laughran of Andrea Brown Literary Agency negotiated the deal for world
rights.  Karen Boersma and Karen Li at Owlkids Books
have bought author-illustrator Sophie Gilmore's debut picture book, Little
Doctor, Big Mean, about a girl who tends to crocodiles. But when the
biggest one in the land arrives with a mysterious ailment, Little Doctor must
hatch a clever plan to help it. Publication is scheduled for spring 2019;
Jennifer Rofé of Andrea Brown Literary Agency did the deal for world rights.  Clarissa Wong at HarperCollins has acquired Lindsay
Ward's I Go! and I Build!, kicking off a new series for
preschoolers. Aimed at young vehicle enthusiasts, the books feature close-ups
of unique wheels and treads for hints as to their matching vehicles.
Publication is slated for summer 2019 and summer 2020, respectively; Emily van
Beek of Folio Jr./Folio Literary Management brokered the deal for world
rights.  Sylvie Frank at S&S/Wiseman has bought The
Secret Rhino Society by debut author Jonathan E. Jacobs,
illustrated by Samantha Cotterill (Jinx and the Doom Fight Crime).
In the book, a hippo, a worm, and a lightbulb form a secret society to
appreciate their favorite animal. But when a real rhinoceros knocks on their
clubhouse door, she's not what they expected. Publication is planned for spring
2020; Susan Graham of Einstein Literary Management represented the author,
and Kirsten Hall of Catbird Productions represented the illustrator in the
deal for world rights.  Yasemin Uçar and Semareh Al-Hillal at Kids Can
Press have acquired, in a two-book deal, Muon Van's One Is a Lot,
about the relative values of numbers. Pierre Pratt will illustrate;
publication is scheduled for 2019. Liza Fleissig of Liza Royce Agency
represented the author in the deal for world rights.  Eliza Swift at Albert Whitman has bought world
rights to Jennifer Thorne's (l.) picture-book debut, Construction
Zoo, illustrated by Susie Hammer. When a zoo is under
construction, the animals form surprising friendships with the trucks that
are working on their home. Publication is set for fall 2018; Katelyn
Detweiler of Jill Grinberg Literary Management represented the author, and
Teresa Kietlinski of Bookmark Literary represented the illustrator.  Carolrhoda Books has acquired world rights to Katey
Howe's (l.) Be a Maker; Shaina Olmanson will edit. The rhyming
picture book is an exploration of the many ways a child can create in a
single day—a reflection on how even little makers can make a big difference. Elizabet
Vuković will illustrate; publication is planned for spring 2019. Essie
White of Storm Literary Agency represented the author, and Justin Rucker at
Shannon Associates represented the illustrator.  Rob Valois at Penguin Workshop has bought
world rights to a debut interactive series from authors and improv comedians Drew
Callander (l.) and Alana Harrison, illustrated by Ryan Andrews.
In the first book in the series, Mightier Than the Sword, the reader
wakes up in the fantasy land of Astorya, where stories come to life and an
evil queen has launched a plot to erase all stories but her own. Readers must
write, draw, and puzzle their way through the adventure. Publication is
slated for July 10, 2018; Stephen Barbara at InkWell Management represented
the authors, and Jennifer Linnan of Linnan Literary Management represented
the illustrator.
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IN THE MEDIA
SHELFTALKER
Elizabeth Bluemle The Inventory That Wasn’t: A Fairy Tale
Dreams of a perfect inventory count, gone awry.
more »
Meghan Dietsche Goel A New Book for a New Year
Kicking off a new year of reading with a terrific debut from
Samira Ahmed.
more »
Kenny Brechner Heard at the Store – ‘Do You Have Regular Books Too?’
Notable utterances overheard at ShelfTalker bookstores during
the last week of the holiday season.
more »
Elizabeth Bluemle Many Happy Returns?
For booksellers and publishers, it’s a mixed greeting this time
of year, to be sure.
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 Hello Hello
Brendan Wenzel. Chronicle, $17.99 (52p) ISBN 978-1-4521-5014-7 Caldecott Honor recipient Wenzel starts with two cats and a greeting: “Hello Hello.” They eye each other across a white backdrop. A page turn reveals a black bear, panda, zebra, and striped fish: “Black and White.” The next page provides a blast of color: more tropical fish, a brilliant parrot, a fuchsia lobster—and completes the rhyme (“Hello Color Hello Bright”). More creatures and greetings bring the story into focus—it’s a celebration of the myriad forms of animal life this planet hosts. more  Vacation
Blexbolex. Enchanted Lion (Consortium, dist.), $24.95 (128p) ISBN 978-1-59270-246-6 The enigmatic visual storytelling of French artist Blexbolex is more prominent than ever in this reality-bending wordless outing. In silk screens that call to mind Winsor McCay’s Little Nemo comics, readers meet a dark-haired girl exploring the woods outside her grandfather’s stately home. She’s abruptly summoned back to the house and is unhappy about the interruption. more  The Mad Wolf’s Daughter
Diane Magras. Penguin/Dawson, $16.99 (288p) ISBN 978-0-7352-2926-6 Set in a rugged Scottish landscape in the early 13th century, debut author Magras’s tale of courage and heroism centers on Drest, the youngest child and only daughter of Grimbol, the dreaded Mad Wolf of the North. Always protected by her father and five brothers, Drest has never ventured far from the headlands she calls home, but when her family is captured by knights from Faintree Castle, she must rely on her warrior training and intellect to save them. more  The Price Guide to the
Occult Leslye Walton. Candlewick, $18.99 (288p) ISBN 978-0-7636-9110-3 Walton's lyrical and robust multigenerational story is set on the fictional Anathema Island in the Pacific Northwest. Now inhabited by hippies and artists, the island was originally populated by a small group of homesteading farmers, as well as Rona Blackburn, a witch. When Rona’s romantic relationship with one of the island’s founding fathers’ faltered, she cast a vindictive spell that forever entwined her bloodline to the island. more |
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People
Emily van Beek has been named a partner at Folio Literary Management. She
heads Folio Jr., the agency's children and teen division specializing in
children's, middle grade, and YA books, representing both authors and
illustrators; she has been with Folio since 2010.
Heather Alexander has joined Audible as executive editor, kids' original content;
previously she headed her own company, Heather Alexander Editorial, and
before that was a literary agent at Pippin Properties.
Lerner Publishing Group has two promotions. Carol Hinz has
been named editorial director of Millbrook Press and Carolrhoda Books; she
was previously editorial director of Millbrook Press. Amy Fitzgerald
has been promoted to senior editor, from editor.
Disney-Hyperion has two promotions. Joann Hill has been
promoted to creative director, from senior manager, design. Marci Senders
has been promoted to manager, design in charge of YA fiction and e-book
design; from lead designer.
Allegra Green has joined Macmillan Children's Book Group as associate
marketing manager; previously she was assistant manager for brand and
licensed marketing at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
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 Letter from Cevin - January 2018 Happy New Year! I hope the holidays treated you well. I’ve just returned from Scottsdale, Arizona, where my family and I spent a week enjoying the relatively mild winter. We took a day trip north to Sedona to see the Red Rock buttes and go hiking. more » » 
 Events Corner for January 2018 What's on the horizon for PW? Check out the upcoming schedule. You are welcome to join us wherever we are! more » »
 Spring Travel 2018 What’s new in travel publishing for spring 2018? This issue addresses guidebooks and narrative nonfiction; new imprints, series or digital ventures for publishers; and more. Issue date: January 22; reservations due: January 10. more » »  Spring Children’s Announcements - 2018 Here’s the perfect opportunity to put your titles in front of PW’s avid book-buying audience. Launch your new 2018 children’s and YA titles in one of the most sought-after issues of the book-buying year. Issue date: January 29; reservations: January 17. more » »  Spring Audio Announcements - 2018 Sales of audiobooks are soaring. According to the Audio Publishers Association, sales of audiobooks (including downloads) rose nearly 34% in 2016 over the previous year. Issue date: February 5; reservations due: January 24. more » »  Writers to Watch 2018 Present your forthcoming “writers to watch” alongside these newcomers, and capture the attention of PW readers—librarians, booksellers and book lovers on the prowl for new literary voices. Issue date: February 12; reservations due: January 31. more » »  Comics Retailing Comics retailing has seen a sea change in terms of how comics and graphic novels are purchased. This PW analysis takes a hard look at the new face of comics retailing and how that affects sales. Issue date: February 12; reservations due: January 31. more » »  Home and Garden - Spring 2018 Just in time for the spring and summer renewal season, this feature focuses on new titles forthcoming and trends in the home and garden category. Issue date: February 12; reservations due: January 31. more » »
 Spring Religion and Spirituality Announcements 2018 The semiannual religion and spirituality announcements issue covers the wealth of new titles forthcoming in the genres. more » »  PubTech Connect Supplement Brand marketers take note! The 2nd Annual PubTech Connect brings together thought leaders in the worlds of publishing and technology to expand the conversation about using technology, inventive tactics and smart strategies to boost publishing businesses more » »  Cookbooks - Spring 2018 Cookbook art is the focus of this popular feature. PW talks with art directors, designers, editors, food photographers, illustrators and authors about their forthcoming titles and the art decisions they made along the way. more » »
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 PEN America, PEN Center USA to Merge PEN America and PEN Center USA, the East Coast and West Coast American branches of PEN International, will unite under the banner of PEN America, the nonprofits jointly announced on January 8. more »  Librarians Scrambling to Meet Demand for 'Fire and Fury' Overwhelming demand for the book has generated wait lists that rival such all-time bestsellers as 'Harry Potter' and 'Fifty Shades of Gray.' more »  Michigan Mini-Chain Schuler's to Close Lansing Store One of the retailer's anchor locations, in an open air shopping mall in Michigan's capital city, will close next month. The chain's co-owner cited issues with the mall's management as the driving force behind the decision. more »  Amazon First Reads. Always Be a Page Ahead. Join over 5 million readers discovering new books each month with Amazon First Reads. Receive early access to editor-selected books one month before they’re released. (Sponsored) Learn More » 
David Brothers, formerly
branding manager at Image Comics, has joined VIZ Media as editor.
Libby Flores, formerly at PEN Center
USA, has joined the Black Mountain Institute as director of the Believer
Festival.
Michelle Meade has been
promoted to associate editor at MIRA Books.
Stephanie Doig has been
promoted to associate editor at Harlequin and can be contacted at stephanie.doig@harlequin.com.
Marci Senders has been
promoted to manager of design at Disney-Hyperion.
Joann Hill has been promoted to
creative director at Disney-Hyperion.
Caitlin McKenna has been
promoted to senior editor at Random House.
Anna Pitoniak has been
promoted to senior editor at Random House.
Emma Caruso has been promoted to
assistant editor at Random House.
Jenny Savill has been named to the
board of directors at Andrew Nurnberg Associates.
 Wisconsin Historical Society Press Director Leaves On a High Note
Kathy Borkowski, the executive director of the Wisconsin Historical Society Press for the past 13 years, is stepping down. more » »  Backlist Books Win in 2017 In a nonelection year that saw politics leap even more to the forefront of public discourse than the year prior, 2017’s biggest books were, for the most part, nonpolitical—and many came from the backlist. more » »
Experts Ask if
Indigo Can Win in U.S.: With Canada's Indigo Books and Music
chain opening its first store in the US this summer, Quill & Quire
considered its potential for success.
Asia Bookstore
CEO Focused on Future: The octogenarian founder of The Popular
Bookstore chain in Singapore defends bricks-and-mortar in the age of digital.
Cairo Press
Opens Bookstore in Museum: The American University in Cairo
Press (AUC Press) recently opened a bookstore in The Egyptian Museum in
Cairo.
New York
Village is Bookstore Heaven: The small town of Hobart, N.Y.,
is the unlikely home of five independent bookstores.
Indies May
Profit After Chain Shutters: The closing of Book World chain
in the midwest could lead to the opening of more independent bookstores in
the region.
'The New Jim
Crow' Is Back in N.J.: New Jersey said it had lifted a prison
ban on the book about mass incarceration after the ACLU called the decision
censorship.
Graham
Greene's Lost Nobel Prize: The Swedish Academy has revealed
that the British novelist was backed by the chairman before losing the 1967
prize.
Milo Is His
Own Lawyer Now: Milo Yiannopoulos's lawyers have withdrawn as
counsel, and the pundit will represent his own case against S&S in court.
The Great 2018
Book Preview: The Millions puts together its annual first-half
preview of all the books to read this year.
Type, Ink,
Paper, Art: Lone Goose Press owner Sandy Tilcock’s intimate
printing process brings out the beauty in words.
 Hardcover Nonfiction Bestseller List 'Leonardo da Vinci' by Walter Isaacson is the #1 title on PW's adult hardcover nonfiction bestseller list. See the full list » »
 'Fire and Fury: Inside
the Trump White House' by Michael Wolff "Wolff presents an insider’s look at the extreme dysfunction of the Trump administration in this searing real-life page-turner, based on hundreds of conversations conducted over 18 months, including with most of Trump’s senior staff." more » »
The Inventory That Wasn’t: A Fairy Tale Elizabeth Bluemle
Dreams of a perfect inventory count, gone awry.
 Ballin' for Books and Black HeroesFollowing the death of Perry Wallace, the first African American basketball player in the NCAA Southeastern Conference, on December 1, the Vanderbilt women's basketball team debuted special patches on their uniforms to commemorate his life; the men's team has since followed suit. The patches, which the Vanderbilt basketball players will wear on their uniforms all season long, bear Wallace's number, 25, his birth and death years, and the name of his biography, 'Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South' (Vanderbilt UP), by Andrew Maraniss—which has been the required reading title for Vanderbilt freshmen for the last two years running. Pictured here wearing the patch is Vandy women's basketball player Rachel Bell with the author's daughter, Eliza Maraniss. Courtesy Andrew Maraniss |
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 For Holt, Unexpected Demand for 'Fire and Fury' Proves a Challenge
Henry Holt seems to have underestimated demand for the tell-all title and many accounts ran out of copies over the weekend and are waiting for new shipments this week. more »  Sargent Says Macmillan Will Not Be Intimidated by Trump In a memo to employees, Macmillan CEO John Sargent said President Trump's attempt to halt publication of Micahel Wolff's White House tell-all, 'Fire and Fury,' is "flagrantly unconstitutional" and that the President is trying to keep Americans from reading "an important book on the workings of the government." more »  'Fire and Fury': Anatomy of a Bombshell The book industry hasn’t produced a must-read adult book in years. Then came Henry Holt's just-released Michael Wolff title, which dominated the news cycle last week thanks in part to the angry reactions from its subject: President Trump. more »  Celebrate the Chinese New Year... With this stunning tale by highly-acclaimed author/illustrator Christopher Corr. Each animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who wins, and find out why Cat will never forgive Rat in this ancient folk tale. "A visually fun and vibrant retelling" – School Library Journal (Sponsored) Learn More » 
Julie Black has been promoted to
senior v-p of sales and strategic planning at Penguin Random House.
Tom Cox has been named senior v-p of mass
merchandise and distributor sales at Penguin Random House.
Kim Shannon has been promoted to
senior v-p of retail sales at Penguin Random House.
Jeff Weber has been named senior v-p
of online and digital at Penguin Random House.
Carol Hinz has been promoted to
editorial director of Millbrook Press and Carolrhoda Books at Lerner
Publishing Group.
IN THIS WEEK'S MAGAZINE
   Indie Booksellers Show Post-Holiday Confidence The unpredictable climate throughout the U.S. in December, both environmental and political, didn’t stop consumers from shopping at independent bookstores—and they have the sales to show for it. more » »  Book Deals: Week of January 8, 2018 Lee Boudreaux wins a nine-publisher auction for a debut novel, Flatiron re-ups The Hazel Wood author Melissa Albert, Atria buys a Swedish art book launched on Kickstarter, and more in this week's notable book deals. more » »  This Week's Bestsellers: January 8, 2018 Naomi Alderman’s ‘The Power,’ named to many “best of 2017” lists, is boosted onto our hardcover fiction list. Plus the movie tie-in edition of ‘Call Me By Your Name’ makes its first appearance on our lists, and former CPA Jesse Mecham explains why ‘You Need a Budget.’ more » »  PW's Latest Starred Reviews Check out the starred reviews of titles including 'The Epic City,' 'The Last London,' 'The Maze at Windermere,' and more. more » »
Man Booker Submissions Open to Irish Publishers As of 2018, any novel written originally in English and published in Ireland by an imprint formally established in Ireland is now eligible for the prize. more » »
Bookseller
Caters to Dinner Parties: Dinner party hosts in the Hamptons
are asking Harbor Books in Sag Harbor, NY to suggest titles suitable for gift
bags and tailored to guests.
Denver's Book
Bar to Host Theater Events: This October and November, the
shop will host a series of short plays in conjunction with the Denver Center
for the Performing Arts.
Illinois Loses
a Bookstore: Stone Alley Books and Collectibles, a new and
used store opened in 2009 in Galesburg, Ill, closed at the end of last year.
New Shanghai
Store for Night Owls: A new outlet of Dayin Bookmall has
opened in the Knowledge and Innovation Community in Shanghai. It closes at 2
a.m., a first for the city.
Culinary
Specialty Store Shifts Strategy: Rabelais, a bookstore in
Biddeford, Maine, will furthermore focus exclusively on rare and antiquarian
cookbooks.
Michael Wolff:
The Boswell We Deserve?: Wolff's brand of reporting might be
ugly—prioritizing access over accountability—but it may be the perfect match
for the Trump era.
The Guts
Behind 'Fire and Fury': Why is Michael Wolff's book having
such an impact? Because Wolff had the gumption to throw decorum away and
torch his access.
Milo's Lawyer
Runs for the Hills: An attorney for the right-wing pundit
asked Friday to withdraw from Yiannopoulos's breach of contract case against
Simon & Schuster.
What Being a Sensitivity
Reader Is Like: Dhonielle Clayton—a We Need Diverse Books
chief executive, sensitivity reader, and author of 'The Belles'—on what her
job really is.
A Reader’s
Guide to Memory Gain: A majority of recent or upcoming books
about the memory are nonfiction works that take a prescriptive approach to
memory loss.
 Hardcover Fiction Bestseller List 'The Rooster Bar' by John Grisham is the #1 bestseller on PW's adult hardcover fiction bestseller list. See the full list » »
 'The Immortalists' by
Chloe Benjamin "In her second novel, Benjamin constructs an imaginative and satisfying family saga...[and] a moving meditation on fate, faith, and the family ties that alternately hurt and heal." more » »
A New Book for a New Year Meghan Dietsche Goel
Kicking off a new year of reading with a terrific debut from
Samira Ahmed.
 Harvard Book Store Weathers the StormHarvard Book Store in Cambridge, Mass., remained open at the start of the snowstorm on Thursday, Jan. 4. Courtesy Harvard Book Store |
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After Henry Holt decided to push up the release date of 'Fire and
Fury,' booksellers were hopeful that they would have enough stock on hand to
meet the huge demand for the political exposé. more
A canceled book deal, Amazon buy buttons, and sexual harassment
were among the big news stories this past year. more
Sales for the nine-week holiday period ended December 30, 2017,
fell 6.4% compared to the 2016 holiday season at the retailer. With the weaker
than expected sales performance, B&N lowered its financial forecast for the
fiscal year ending in April. more
Newbery Honor author Jacqueline Woodson has been appointed the
sixth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. “I am excited for the
young people’s reactions and the interactions that we’ll have around
literature," she told PW. more
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