Wednesday 24 January 2018

Publishers Weekly newsletters

Here are the latest Publishers Weekly newsletters for my followers to peruse:


PW Daily: Breaking book business, bookselling and author news, bestsellers lists and publishing deals.
Our House/New Neighbors/Boy at the Door
'Worst Is Behind,' Says Federation of European Publishers
Members of the Federation of European Publishers sold $28 billion worth of books in 2016, the same as 2015, signaling that the industry has finally stabilized following the uncertainty of the 2008 financial crash. more »
BookCon Adds Sci-Fi, Mystery and Thriller Authors to Adult Lineup
ReedPOP has unveiled a lineup of science fiction, mystery and thriller authors for BookCon 2018, which includes such authors as David Baldacci, Sandra Brown, Brad Meltzer, and Walter Mosley. more »
BookExpo Names 2018 Children's Breakfast Authors
ReedPOP has announced the lineup for the 2018 Children’s Book & Author Breakfast, which will take place on June 1, at this year’s BookExpo in New York City. more »
The Veggie Burger of the Future Is Here!
Learn how to you veganize your burgers, or make them gluten-free with considerations to texture, flavor, firmness, and juiciness. Incredible, full-color photography with step-by-step instructions shows you how to make veggie burgers like a pro. (Sponsored) Learn More »
PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Roshani Chokshi
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JOB MOVES
John Sellers has been named publicity director for HMH Books for Young Readers. He has been the children's reviews editor at 'Publishers Weekly' since 2009.
Anke Steinecke has been named chief legal officer of Penguin Random House worldwide, and will continue in her position as executive v-p and general counsel for Penguin Random House U.S.
Kristine Brogno, formerly design director for children's publishing at Chronicle Books, has joined Callisto Media as senior director of design.
Merideth Harte, formerly creative director at the Quarto Group, has joined Callisto Media as art director.
Alyssa Nassner, formerly associate art director at Abrams, has joined Callisto Media as art director.
Jeffrey West has been promoted to assistant editor at Scholastic.
Karen Anderson is being promoted to associate publisher at Morgan James Publishing and can be contacted at karen@morganjamespublishing.com.
Libby Collins has been promoted to associate publicist at William Morrow and Dey Street.
Angela Engel has been named director of business development at Cameron and Company.

PubTech Connect 2018: Marketing Plus - New Rules, New Roadmaps, New ROI
Meet four marketers who are already reaching the audiences of the future. more » »
'Jumanji' Rules the January Box Office
The success of the most recent film in the Jumanji franchise, which is based on the 1981 Chris Van Allsburg picture book, has come as a surprise. more » »
PW Picks: Books of the Week, January 22, 2018
This week: Emma Glass's mind-bending debut novel, plus two remarkable scientists and their dueling visions to shape tomorrow’s world. more » »
Tune In to PW Radio
Author Nate Staniforth discusses his new book, 'Here Is Real Magic: A Magician’s Search for Wonder in the Modern World.' 'PW' editorial director Jim Milliot looks at 2017’s bestselling books. more » »


THE ROUNDUP
Peter Mayle Dies at 78: The author of sex-ed books for children and the bestselling travel memoir 'A Year in Provence' died yesterday at a hospital in Southern France.
Amazon is Raising the Price of Prime: Memberships will soon be more expensive in the U.S., as the company is increasing the monthly fee from $10.99 to $12.99.
Waterstones' Annual Profits Jump 80% : The bookseller has reported pre-tax profits of £18m as buyers loom, with its sale expected to value the business at £200m.
Milo Claims S&S Is Smearing Him: A judge denied a request by Yiannopoulos to get a first-hand look at his manuscript, which had been edited by an S&S editor.
Another Witherspoon Literary Adaptation: Kristen Wiig will star in a Witherspoon-produced series inspired by Curtis Sittenfeld's upcoming short story collection.

PW Bestsellers

Top 10 Overall Bestseller List
'Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House' by Michael Wolff is the #1 title on PW's top 10 overall bestseller list. See the full list » »
PW Daily Review of the Day

'Truly Devious' by Maureen Johnson
"Johnson kicks off a riveting mystery series set at the Ellingham Academy, a prestigious school built on a Vermont mountain by industrialist tycoon Albert Ellingham." more » »

SHELFTALKER
With a lot of hats on the table, what do I absolutely need to do before going to Memphis?




PICTURE OF THE DAY

Welcome, Purple People Readers!
Open Book, the building complex in Minneapolis dedicated to the literary arts, celebrated on its marquee the upset victory its hometown team, the Vikings, pulled off against the New Orleans Saints this past weekend by welcoming "Purple People Readers" to the Twin Cities.

Photo: Daley Farr

Global Kids Connect Breakfast Series 2018 | Global Audio
Gathering No Moss: Memoir of a reluctant world traveler By Don Feeney
Bookworks | The Self Publishers Association





'A Wrinkle in Time,' 'Fahrenheit 451,' and more. more


PW Picks: Books of the Week, January 22, 2018
This week: Emma Glass's mind-bending debut novel, plus two remarkable scientists and their dueling visions to shape tomorrow’s world. more


Amazon First Reads. Always be a page ahead.
Say you read it first with Amazon First Reads. Get exclusive early access to hardcover and Kindle books every month. (Sponsored) Learn More



Win a Kindle Paperwhite!

Let's Talk About Sensitivity Readers
Dhonielle Clayton, the COO of We Need Diverse Books argues that sensitivity readers aren’t censors. more


12 Essential Spanish-Language Female Authors
Cristina Rivera Garza, author of 'The Iliac Crest,' highlights 12 female authors from the Spanish-speaking world that you should know. more


Win a Book Box by Little, Brown Young Readers
New year, new books! Our January #LBYRBookBox is filled with ARC's of upcoming kids’ books, bookish goodies, and a trusty tote bag to hold your new prizes. (Sponsored) Enter Here



PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Roshani Chokshi

The Best Books of 2017
The top 150 books of the year.





Free reviews for indie authors - BookLife.com - click here.

More New Books
'Still Me' by Jojo Moyes, and other books publishing next week. more


PW Radio:PW: Nate Staniforth; Bestselling Books of 2017
Author Nate Staniforth discusses his new book, 'Here Is Real Magic: A Magician’s Search for Wonder in the Modern World.' PW editorial director Jim Milliot looks at 2017’s bestselling books. Listen


This Week's Bestsellers

Hardcover Nonfiction

1
Michael Wolff, Author
2
Daniel H. Pink, Author
3
Melissa Hartwig, Author
4
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
Neil Degrasse Tyson, Author
5
The Super Metabolism Diet: The Two-Week Plan to Ignite Your Fat-Burning Furnace and Stay Lean for Life!
David Zinczenko, Author, Keenan Mayo, Author

Hardcover Fiction

1
A J Finn, Author
2
Dan Brown, Author
3
John Grisham, Author
4
Celeste Ng, Author
5
Chloe Benjamin, Author
See More Bestsellers »





PW Daily: Breaking book business, bookselling and author news, bestsellers lists and publishing deals.

Badass Babe Workbook by Julie Van Grol

After Massive New Printing, 'Fire and Fury' Sells 191K Copies
With the extraordinary interest for Michael Wolff's tell-all about the Trump White House catching Holt by surprise, the publisher was able to ship enough copies to accounts to meet at least some of the demand for the book last week. more »


HarperAudio Goes Retro with New Vinyl Audiobook Series
Following successful vinyl record releases by Amy Poehler and others, HarperAudio plans to produce a series of spoken word vinyl audiobook titles (with accompanying digital editions) in 2018. more »


NBF Adds Three to Board of Directors
The National Book Foundation has elected Lucia Ferreira, Michael Lynton, and Michelle Weiner to its board of directors. more »


Win a Galley of 'Harbor of Spies'
Readers will be swept away by this historical thriller set in Civil War era Havana among the blockade runners, spies, and slave traders. Enter for a chance to win a copy of 'Harbor of Spies.' (Sponsored) Enter Here! »


Global Kids Connect Breakfast Series 2018 | Global Audio



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JOB MOVES


Tim Murray, formerly senior v-p of business development and aales at BookShout, has joined Bonnier Publishing USA's children’s imprints, including Little Bee Books and Sizzle Press, as v-p of sales, and can be contacted at tim.murray@littlebeebooks.com.

Anne-Lise Spitzer, formerly v-p and director of marketing at Knopf, Pantheon, and Schocken Books, has joined Philip G. Spitzer Literary Agency as v-p and agent.

Jeremy West has been promoted to coordinator for licensing and brands at Scholastic.

Sarah Grimm has been promoted to senior publicist at Crown, Hogarth, Tim Duggan Books, and Broadway Books.

Nate Roberson has been promoted to senior editor at Crown and Crown Archetype, Crown Publishing Group.

Sarah Dotts Barley is being promoted to editorial director for young adult books at Flatiron Books.

Jordan Forney is being promoted to marketing coordinator at Flatiron Books.

Kelly Gatesman is being promoted to junior associate designer at Flatiron Books.

Marlena Bittner is being promoted to executive director of publicity at Flatiron Books.

Jasmine Faustino is being promoted to publishing manager, senior associate editor at Flatiron Books.



The 10 Most Anticipated Book-to-Film Adaptations of 2018
'A Wrinkle in Time,' 'Fahrenheit 451,' and more. more » »




News Briefs



Bookselling Without Borders Opens Scholarship Applications
The program is taking applications from booksellers for a program that will provide all-expenses-paid trips to the Turin Book Fair, the Frankfurt Book Fair, and the Guadalajara International Book Fair. more » »


MacDowell Colony Awards Winter-Spring Residencies
The MacDowell Colony has awarded fellowships to 85 artists from 20 states and six countries, more than 30 of which went to writers. more » »


Quarto Group Names New CFO, Group Director of People
The Quarto Group has appointed Carolyn Bresh as chief financial officer, effective April 9, 2018, and Nanette Gibb as group director of people, effective immediately. more » »


S&S to Distribute Regnery
Simon & Schuster has entered into a worldwide distribution agreement with Regnery Publishing, effective July 1, 2018. more » »



BOOKSTORE NEWS



Harvard Book Store Promotes from Within: Alex W. Meriwether has been promoted to general manager of Harvard Book Store. He was marketing manager.

Wilmington, Del., Indie Store Closing: The Ninth Street Book Shop in Wilmington, Del., is closing January 26, but may reopen under new owners.

Arizona Gets A New Indie Bookstore: Get Lit., a new independent bookstore, opened just before Christmas in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

Where to Buy English Books in the Hague: A trio of bookstores, including the American Book Center, open for 46 years, offer books in English.

U.K. Indie Booksellers May Form Alliance: The Big Green Bookshop in London is leading an effort to form an Independent Bookstore Alliance.




THE ROUNDUP



Amazon Names Its HQ Prospects: The e-tailer has released a list of 20 regions in the United States and Canada that it is considering as a possible site for its second home.

'Fire and Fury' Goes to TV: Michael Wolff’s Trump White house exposé is being eyed for an adaptation into a television series, 'Variety' has confirmed.

Tencent Invests Heavily in Wattpad: The Canadian story-sharing platform has closed a funding round of $51 million led by the Chinese internet giant Tencent.

Lupita Nyong’o to Publish a Kids' Book: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers will publish the Oscar-winning actress's debut children’s book, 'Sulwe,' next January

Elena Ferrante, 'Guardian' Columnist: The author of the bestselling Neapolitan novels will be the U.K. outlet's new weekend columnist.




PW Bestsellers



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 » »



PW DAILY REVIEW OF THE DAY



'Love, Hate, and Other Filters' by Samira Ahmed
"In an astute debut, Ahmed intertwines a multicultural teen’s story with a spare, dark depiction of a young terrorist’s act." Read more » »



SHELFTALKER



With a lot of hats on the table, what do I absolutely need to do before going to Memphis?








PICTURE OF THE DAY



Immigrant Books Helping Immigrant Lives
Rough Draft Bar & Books, which opened in November in Kingston, N.Y., is celebrating contemporary immigrant literature with a current book display. 100% of the proceeds of sales of these books made over this past holiday weekend were donated to the International Rescue Committee, as well as 10% of the bookstore's total sales.

Photo: Anthony Stromoski





PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Roshani Chokshi

Get the Best in Print

Free Reviews and Services for Indie Authors



PW Daily: Breaking book business, bookselling and author news, bestsellers lists and publishing deals.
The Company of Demons by Michael Jordan
WI13: Rock ‘n’ Rolling in Memphis
The ABA’s premier educational conference heads to Bluff City. more »
Let's Talk About Sensitivity Readers
The COO of We Need Diverse Books argues that sensitivity readers aren’t censors. more »
Indie Booksellers Go Viral with Promotions Featuring Trump's Provocative Language
After President Trump reportedly referred to certain countries as "shitholes" in a meeting with lawmakers late last week, a handful of indie bookstores seized on the commander-in-chief's purple language as a way to make a defiant political statement while promoting books. 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 »
PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Roshani Chokshi
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Video of the Day

Amazon First Reads. Find Your Next Read Now.
Join over 5 million readers discovering new books each month. With Amazon First Reads, receive early access to editor-selected books before they’re released at exclusive prices. (Sponsored) Watch Now » »

JOB MOVES
Amanda Luedeke has been promoted to vice president at MacGregor Literary Inc. and can be contacted at amanda@macgregorliterary.com.
Stephanie Delman has been promoted to senior agent at Sanford J. Greenburger Associates.
K.J. Grow is being promoted to v-p of sales and marketing at Shambhala Publications.
Nadia Almahdi, formerly marketing manager at Bookspan, has joined Bonnier Publishing USA as marketing manager for Little Bee Books and Sizzle Press and can be contacted at gayley.avery@bonnierpublishingusa.com.

Spotlight on Cookbooks

The Bestselling Cookbooks of 2017
With more than 174,000 copies sold, Ree Drummond’s 'Come and Get It' was last year’s top selling print cookbook. more » »
After POD Hit, BuzzFeed's Tasty Wades Deeper Into Print
The vertical that the online news site built on viral cooking videos had an unexpected bestseller after publishing its first book print-on demand. Now the question is: How do you bring a definitionally digital brand to the page? more » »

Review: Turnip Greens & Tortillas: In his first cookbook, Eddie Hernandez, executive chef of the Taqueria del Sol restaurants, delivers a fun and adventurous mash-up of his influences—he was born in Mexico, raised in the American South, and developed a love of New Orleans cuisine.
Barbour Publishing Names New President, COO
Mary Burns, a Barbour Publishing veteran of 23 years, has been named president and chief operating officer of the Ohio-based Christian press. more » »
PBS Reveals Authors, Stars On ‘The Great American Read’
The Great American Read, a PBS-produced documentary series on reading in American culture that will debut in the spring, announced the authors, media celebrities and literary experts that are taking part in the program. more » »
Could You Use a (Reading) Vacation?
Having a good reading plan can help you expand your horizons—and read more books. more » »
iBooks Bestsellers: List Stays Fiery and Furious
Michael Wolff's 'Fire and Fury' remained the top seller in Apple's iBooks store for the week ended January 14, 2018, even though the uproar surrounding the White House exposé finally died down. more » »
Call for Information: Poetry
We’d like to hear from university-affiliated poetry presses with new books publishing in 2018. Please include in your pitch the press’s name, its university affiliation, the year the press was founded, the press’s mission or focus, and forthcoming titles that exemplify the types of books the press aims to publish. Please email pitches and links to artwork to features@publishersweekly.com by Jan. 26, and put “Call for info: Poetry” in the subject line. more » »

News Briefs

Sourcebooks Launches Reader Voting Campaign to Grant Money to Local Libraries
Sourcebooks has launched the “Love Your Library Like a Carnegie” campaign, which will give grant money to two nominated libraries. more » »
S&S to Publish Jimmy Carter's Book on Faith
'Faith: A Journey for All' was acquired by Alice Mayhew from Lynn Nesbit at Janklow & Nesbit. more » »

BOOKSTORE NEWS
Illinois Store Serves a Hub for Fun: The Frugal Muse bookstore in Darien, Ill., hosts game nights and music, in addition to readings.
New Jersey Store to Open Second Location: [words] Bookstore in Maplewood, N.J., will open a second location in nearby Livingston this spring.
Water Destroys Stephen King Originals: A water main break at Gerald Winters & Son Rare Books in Bangor destroyed original Stephen King manuscripts
Beloved D.C. Store to Become Nonprofit: Following the death of its owner, Bridge Street Books will stay open by transitioning into a nonprofit.
THE ROUNDUP
The Awl Is Shutting Down: One of the most wide-ranging and respected blogs on the Internet is closing shop, along with its sister site, The Hairpin.
Philip Roth Still Has Plenty to Say: In an interview with the 'New York Times,' the (former) novelist shares his thoughts on Trump, #MeToo, and retirement.
Working, and Doubting, as a Writer: The question of how to make a living as a writer is at its surface very simple. Then it gets more complicated.
Robert Caro's Studies in Power: The winner of two Pulitzer Prizes and two National Book Awards is 82. He's still considering new projects.
What Does Your Man Think of Your Book?: The spring Jamie Quatro's first book came out, she was invited to speak at an all-men's book club. Here's how that went.

PW Bestsellers

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 » »
PW DAILY REVIEW OF THE DAY

'The Mars Room' by Rachel Kushner
"Two-time National Book Award finalist Kushner delivers a heartbreaking and unforgettable novel set in a California women’s prison." more » »

SHELFTALKER
The local Chamber of Commerce networking meeting offers lessons in store management for this shopkeeper.




PICTURE OF THE DAY

Fire, Fury, and Doodles
Books Are Magic in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, takes a creative tack in selling copies of Michael Wolff's blockbuster exposé of the Trump White House, 'Fire and Fury' (Holt).

Photo: David Varno

Global Kids Connect Breakfast Series 2018 | Global Audio
New York Rights Fair 2018
Bookworks | The Self Publishers Association



PW Daily: Breaking book business, bookselling and author news, bestsellers lists and publishing deals.

Enter to Win a Copy of Brave Leadership!

The Bestsellers of 2017
The year the crayons quit, 2017 finally saw adult coloring books give way—but the usual Big Five dominance was as present as ever. more »


NEIBA Announces New Executive Director
Longtime book industry professional Beth Ineson will succeed Steve Fischer as executive director of the New England Independent Booksellers Association. more »


Canadian Book Sales Dropped in 2017
Unit sales of print books fell 4% in Canada in 2017, compared to 2016, while dollar sales dropped 3%. The figures were released by BookNet Canada’s sales tracking service. 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 »


Win a Galley of 'Harbor of Spies'
Readers will be swept away by this historical thriller set in Civil War era Havana among the blockade runners, spies, and slave traders. Enter for a chance to win a copy of 'Harbor of Spies.' (Sponsored) Enter Here! »


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JOB MOVES


Stephanie Winter has joined P.S. Literary Agency as agency relations assistant.

Monica Shah has been promoted to executive director of special markets at Abrams.

Yulia Borodyanskaya has been promoted to executive director of international and subsidiary rights at Abrams.

Karin Schulze has been promoted to director of subsidiary rights at Abrams.

Andy Weiner has been promoted to national accounts director for Amazon, wholesale clubs, and West Coast local accounts at Abrams.

Stefanie Lindner has been promoted to national accounts director working with mass merchandisers and Books-a-Million at Abrams.

Stephanie Sinclair has been promoted to senior agent and rights manager at Transatlantic Agency.



IN THIS WEEK'S MAGAZINE


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Stephen King, Carolyn Reidy to Be Honored at PEN Gala
PEN America will award Stephen King with the 2018 PEN America Literary Service Award and celebrate S&S president and CEO Carolyn Reidy as its Publisher Honoree at its annual Literary Gala on May 22 in New York. more » »


Capstone Names New Publisher, V-P of Digital
Capstone has named Patricia Stockland its new publisher and Darin Rasmussen its v-p of digital product development and management, effective immediately. more » »


Book Deals: Week of January 15, 2018
Harper Voyager signs its first memoir, Berkley buys a dystopian novel being compared to The Handmaid’s Tale, and more in this week's notable book deals. more » »


This Week's Bestsellers: January 15, 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 Largesse of the Sea Maiden,' 'Love,' 'Love, Hate, and Other Filters,' and more. more » »


Call for Information: Sports Books
For this feature, we’re especially interested in biographies and narrative nonfiction that examine sports as a platform for social activism. Info on other forthcoming sports biographies, memoirs, and team histories, as well as other sports-related narrative nonfiction for adults, are welcome. Pub. dates: April 2018 through March 2019. New releases only, please; no reprints. Please email pitches and links to artwork to features@publishersweekly.com by Jan. 26, and put “Call for Info: Sports” in the subject line. more » »




News Briefs



Celadon Books Hires Rachel Chou as Associate Publisher
Chou will lead the marketing and publicity team for the division and work closely with the Macmillan sales group and other marketing support departments. She begins on January 17. more » »


Kensington Partners with Military Spouse On Book Club
Kensington Publishing Corp. and Military Spouse, a resource for spouses of active duty U.S. military service members, have partnered to launch the Military Spouse Book Club. more » »



BOOKSTORE NEWS



Indigo to Return to Downtown Vancouver: Three years after closing its store in the city, Indigo will open a new 29,000 square foot downtown location later this year.

Tsunami Books Saved at the Last Minute: The Eugene, Ore., store raised $330K— $100K in the final week—from a crowdfunding campaign, letting them sign a new 10-year lease.

A Taiwanese Bookstore for Immigrants: The Brilliant Time Bookstore outside Taipei helps migrant workers and immigrants share books in their own languages.

RiverRun Bookstore to Move...Again: RiverRun Bookstore in Portsmouth, N.H., is moving due to a rent hike. It is the second move for the store in five years.

Vermont Gets a New Bookstore: The Literary, a new and used bookstore, opened in Morrisville, Vt., just prior to Christmas.

London Kids' Store to Add Second Shop: Children's bookstore Tales on Moon Lane will open a second store, Moon Lane Books in South London, in April.

Waterstones CEO to Stay After Sale: U.K. bookstore chain Waterstones is up for sale and CEO James Daunt says he wants to remain with the company should it sell.




THE ROUNDUP



Amazon Cuts 58 at Self-Pub Biz: The e-tailer will lay off part of its office staff in North Charleston this summer, a year after it moved its book-printing factory out of the city.

Margaret Atwood Faces Feminist Backlash: The Canadian author’s op-ed defending due process for those accused of sexual misconduct sparked online ire.

Hulu Signs Clooney for 'Catch-22': The actor will star and direct in a six-episode limited series based on the classic novel by Joseph Heller.

Ocean Vuong Wins T.S. Eliot Prize: 'Night Sky With Exit Wounds,' the poet's debut collection, was hailed by judges as "the definitive arrival of a significant voice."

Short Stories Surge in U.K.: Short story anthologies are enjoying a boom in sales across the pond, rising by almost 50% in value to their highest level in seven years.




PW Bestsellers



Hardcover Fiction Bestseller List
'The Woman in the Window' by A.J. Finn is the #1 bestseller on PW's adult hardcover fiction bestseller list. See the full list » »



REVIEW OF THE DAY



'Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself' by Mark Epstein
"Using a mixture of personal stories, Buddhist texts, and Western psychology, Epstein, a practicing psychiatrist and Buddhist, shares advice and techniques for managing emotions." more » »



SHELFTALKER



Moving Follies
Leslie Hawkins

Leslie’s adventures in furniture moving, featuring some new bookstore fixtures.








PICTURE OF THE DAY



Vroman's Gets 'Aegean'
Poisoned Pen Press author Jeffrey Siger with events host Kelly Burlingham at Vroman's in Pasadena, Calif., where Siger appeared on January 8 to discuss 'An Aegean April' (Poisoned Pen Press), the ninth book in his crime series about a police department based in Greece.

Courtesy Poisoned Pen





Gray Divorce by Jocelyn Elise Crowley

Lord Computesalot by Regina Davis & Carolyn Royer Spencer

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The Week in Libraries: January 19, 2018
Among this week's headlines: Why publishers should speak up on net neutrality; The budget battle continues for libraries; Wikipedia turns 15; And what's holding up the search for the next ALA executive director? more


It’s Time for Publishers to Join the Fight for Net Neutrality
As widely recognized champions of free speech, a strong, unified statement from America’s book publishers can make a critical difference in the fight for an open Internet. more


Win a Book Box by Little, Brown Young Readers
New year, new books! Our January #LBYRBookBox is filled with ARC's of upcoming kids’ books, bookish goodies, and a trusty tote bag to hold your new prizes. (Sponsored) Enter Here

Global Kids Connect Breakfast Series 2018 | Smart Speakers

Highlights of Next Week's Stars


You Think It, I’ll Say It
Curtis Sittenfeld. Random House, $27 (256p) ISBN 978-0-399-59286-7







Memento Park
Mark Sarvas. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $26 (288p) ISBN 978-0-374-20637-6







A Necessary Evil
Abir Mukherjee. Pegasus Crime, $25.95 (384p) ISBN 978-1-68177-671-2







The Big Get-Even
Paul Di Filippo. Blackstone, $26.99 (302p) ISBN 978-1-5047-8391-0







The Pleasure Shock: The Rise of Deep Brain Stimulation and Its Forgotten Inventor
Lone Frank. Dutton, $28 (320p) ISBN 978-1-101-98653-0




PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Roshani Chokshi


Raw: My Journey into the Wu-Tang
Lamont “U-God” Hawkins. Picador, $26 (304p) ISBN 978-1-250-19116-8







A Tokyo Romance: A Memoir
Ian Buruma. Penguin Press, $26 (256p) ISBN 978-1-101-98141-2






Children's Books


A Busy Creature’s Day Eating: An Alphabetical Smorgasbord
Mo Willems. Hyperion, $17.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-368-01352-9







Hello Lighthouse
Sophie Blackall. Little, Brown, $18.99 (48p) ISBN 978-0-316-36238-2







In a Small Kingdom
Tomie dePaola, illus. by Doug Salati. Simon & Schuster, $17.99 (48p) ISBN 978-1-4814-9800-5







New Books and More

New Kids' and YA Books: Week of January 22, 2018
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography about a football player who was also a gifted artist, and a frenetic and humorous science fiction MG novel. more


PW Picks: Books of the Week, January 22, 2018
This week: Emma Glass's mind-bending debut novel, plus two remarkable scientists and their dueling visions to shape tomorrow’s world. more


Junot Díaz Draws from Immigrant Experience in Debut Children's Book
PW spoke with Díaz about capturing his childhood memories as a Dominican expat in picture book form. more



·  Abrams Books is seeking a new Senior Publicist, Children's Books

·  Abrams Books is seeking a new Editor, Graphic Novels

·  Baker & Taylor Publisher Services is seeking a new Director, Gift & Special Sales
Find out about these and other great jobs at PW JobZone



Top 10 Bestsellers

1
Michael Wolff, Author
2
Dog Man and Cat Kid: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #4)
Dav Pilkey, Author
3
No Middle Name: The Complete Collected Jack Reacher Stories
Lee Child, Author
4
Madeleine L'Engle, Author
5
The Sun and Her Flowers
Rupi Kaur, Author
6
A J Finn, Author
7
Milk and Honey
Rupi Kaur, Author
8
R J Palacio, Author
9
Jen Sincero, Author
10
Daniel H. Pink, Author


For more PW bestsellers lists, click here.

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