With many stores closing in March because of the pandemic,
bookstore sales tumbled 33.4% in the month compared to March 2019, according
to preliminary estimates reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. more
By the end of last week, Barnes & Noble had 51 bookstores
open for in-store shopping. In addition, 500 stores are now offering curbside
pickup. more
Carolyn Reidy, president and CEO of Simon & Schuster since
2008, died of a heart attack on May 12; she was 71. As word of Reidy’s death
spread throughout the industry, tributes began to pour in. more
In another move to broaden its reach in the worldwide children’s
book publishing market, Trustbridge has acquired Walker Books, the U.K.-based
children’s publisher and owner of Candlewick Press. more
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We run this feature every year, and it's
usually a lot of fun to put together. We start working on it in March before
spring actually springs, and it's a nice exercise to imagine what you'd want
to take along to read on vacation or a trip to the beach. Things, obviously,
are a bit different this year, and with the world in the grip of a pandemic
and with uncertainty in every direction, a little escapism isn't necessarily
the worst thing. So we've put together some recommendations for books to get
you through this strange season. And if you do end up throwing one in your
bag and heading for the beach, who knows, maybe we'll see you there. But
we'll stay six feet away. Here's hoping you have a safe and sane summer.
Staff Picks
Our editors lay out some excellent options for what to pick up as the mercury
rises. There's a comic family novel involving missing Hapsburg jewelry, a
delightful Florida-set neo-noir romp, David Mitchell's new novel, and much
more. more. »
Fiction
Among our picks are Brit Bennett’s latest, a lacerating satire of a lifestyle
startup, and a thrill ride through the slums of Buenos Aires. more. »
Mystery/Thriller
Mysteries and thrillers set in 1909 Spain, contemporary southwest France, and
a pandemic-ravaged near future promise some much-needed breaks from reality. more. »
Summer with Celadon
Celadon Books is launching its inaugural trade paperback list, perfect for
summer reading. The list includes Indie Next-picks Cape May and New York Times-bestseller The Whisper Man. Visit
Celadon’s summer collection on Edelweiss and access social media graphics,
downloadable discussion questions, author interviews, and more! (Sponsored) Order your summer reads. »
Romance
A delightful fake boyfriend novel, a script-flipping Regency, and an
enemies-to-lovers romance are among the season's can't-miss romances. more. »
SF/Fantasy/Horror
We've got a collection of dragon stories, a must-read horror novel about a
hunt gone wrong, and the latest from Jo Walton. more. »
To Me, He Was Just
Dad by Joshua David
Stein
"Stein, editor-at-large for the website Fatherly, compiles 40 stories by
sons and daughters about their well-known fathers. Giving a glimpse of the
men outside the public eye, these compositions present their subjects in a
whole new light... Those searching for a moving Father’s Day gift need look
no further." —Publishers
Weekly, January 22, 2020. (Sponsored)
Read the Review »
Comics
Hot summer graphic novels include a ping-pong manga, a New Yorker
cartoonist's OCD story, and a riveting family memoir. more. »
Nonfiction
Our nonfiction selections include a new take on Butch Cassidy, a writer's
five-year jaunt through French haute cuisine, and a tour of Iceland's very
strange museums. Oh, and a cocktail manual to help keep you hydrated. more. »
Travel the World with
Bella & Harry
Bonjour! Ciao! Hola! Merhaba! Privet! … Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella &
Harry as they travel the world exploring the sights and sounds of new,
exciting cities. The series is an informative, interactive and exciting way
to introduce children to travel, different countries, customs, history and
landmarks. Free printable activities too! Ages 5-10 (Sponsored) more »
Picture Books
Discover entertaining and meaningful picture books by Christian Robinson,
Matthew Cordell, and many more. more. »
Middle Grade
Our selections for middle graders include a science fiction romp by Carlos
Hernandez and a historical fiction novel by Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada
Kelly, among others. more. »
Young Adult
Click through for a tale of two sisters from National Book Award winner and
Printz Medalist Elizabeth Acevedo, an #OwnVoices LGBTQ coming-of-age story by
Kacen Callender, and more noteworthy books for teens. more. »
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Carolyn Reidy,
president and CEO of Simon & Schuster since 2008, died of a heart
attack this morning. She was 71.
News of
Reidy’s death was delivered to shocked S&S employees by Dennis
Eulau, the company's executive v-p of operations and chief financial
officer, who had worked with Reidy for 25 years. In his note, Eulau
called Reidy “a fierce leader, loyal friend, and passionate supporter.”
He pointed to Reidy’s “rare combination of business acumen and creative
genius that made her a once-in-a-lifetime publishing executive.” more
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