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Their Day in Court
There are three big publishing-related legal updates today: the DoJ's case
against Bolton will move forward, the GSU e-reserves
case is finally over, and a court has ruled that Edward
Snowden's book earnings should go to the U.S. government,
according to Reuters. After weeks buoyed by big books, print sales
dropped off last week—although they still topped the comparable
week last year. At Random House, authors and married couple Nicola and David
Yoon have launched a YA
romance imprint starring heroes of color. Wired reports
that publishers are worried as e-books fly
off libraries' virtual shelves. The BBC reports that Amazon has
reported nearly 20,000
Covid-19 cases among its U.S. workers. And in China, a Christian
bookseller has been
sentenced to seven years in prison amid a disturbing purge of
"illegal" books.
Print Unit Sales Fell 5.5% Last Week
With no new big book hitting shelves last week, unit sales of print books
fell 5.5% compared to the week ended September 19 at outlets that report to
NPD BookScan, but were up 10.3% over the week ended September 28, 2019. more »
Nicola and David Yoon Launch YA Romance Imprint
Starring Heroes of Color
YA romance readers have a new reason to swoon: Random House Children's Books
has announced the launch of an imprint led by bestselling authors and married
couple Nicola and David Yoon, devoted to publishing teen love stories by and
about people of color. more »
Court Rules the DoJ's Case Against Bolton Can Go
Forward
A federal judge this week denied former national security adviser John Bolton’s
motion to dismiss the government's case against him, finding that the
government has presented sufficient evidence to support its claim that Bolton
breached his confidentiality agreements by publishing his memoir 'The Room
Where It Happened' without proper clearance. more »
Publishers Escape Fee Award as GSU E-Reserves Case
Finally Ends
In a 14-page final order in the case, Judge Orinda Evans once again found GSU
to be the prevailing party in the case. But in a win for the publishers, the
judge reversed her earlier decision and opted not to order the plaintiffs to
pay GSU some $3 million in attorney fees. more »
Meet Us Virtually at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Even if we cannot welcome you on-site in Frankfurt this year, we would still
like to exchange ideas with you. You can arrange individual, personal
meetings or software presentations with our experts. You are welcome to use
our booking page, on which you can view all available dates to make an
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Lam to Head Clarkson Potter
Francis Lam has been promoted to v-p and editor-in-chief of Clarkson Potter,
effective immediately. more »
'Melanin in YA' Database Promotes Black Voices
For those seeking to support and amplify the Black presence in YA literature,
Los Angeles-based writer Melody Simpson has created the website Melanin in
YA—a database of "all things Black in traditional young adult
publishing." more »
Shortlist Announced for Inaugural Children's Book
Prize for Social Justice
The Children's Book Council and Goddard Riverside in New York have announced
the shortlist for their new literary award, the Goddard Riverside CBC Young
People's Book Prize for Social Justice. The prize is given in honor of
nonfiction books for young readers that represent urban life and themes of
community, compassion, and equality. more »
Spotify Eyes Audiobooks
The music streaming giant is poised to enter the audiobook market. Here's
what that means for publishers. more »
Rick Riordan on Wrapping Up His Trials of Apollo
Series
In 'The Tower of Nero,' the fifth and final book in the Trials of Apollo
series, Rick Riordan brings his epic and bestselling saga, which began in
2005 with 'The Lightning Thief,' to a conclusion—at least for now. 'PW' spoke
with Riordan about the end of this journey, and what to expect next. more »
For Brandon Sanderson, It's Back to the Beginning
With his fourth entry in the Stormlight Archive, the fantasy giant continues
to build on one of his earliest story ideas. more »
Schiffer Acquires Thrums Books
Schiffer Publishing has acquired Thrums Books, a publisher of crafts books
focused on "giving voice to the stories of Indigenous craft traditions
from around the world." more »
The Digital Book Launches of Yore
Author Karen Dionne looks back at the online launch party for her 2008 debut.
more »
Covid-19 Industry Impacts
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Job Moves
- Shaina Olmanson
has been promoted to editorial director for young adult nonfiction at
Twenty-First Century Books and ZEST Books.
- James Perry,
director of finance at Random House Children's Books, has been promoted
to v-p.
- Rob Dawson,
formerly managing editor at Georgetown Publications, which is closing,
has launched the sales and distribution company Books to Market Canada
and can be reached at rob@bookstomarket.ca.
- Jamie Knapp
is being promoted to director of publicity at Plume.
- Elizabeth Vogt
has been promoted to associate editor at Viking Penguin.
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Bookstore News
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Top 10 Overall Bestseller List
'Rage' by Bob Woodward is #1 on our overall list this week. See the full list »
Review of the Day:  'The Enlightenment: The
Pursuit of Happiness, 1680–1790' by Ritchie Robertson
"The so-called 'Age of Reason' also put emotion and conscience at the
center of a new social ideology, according to this sweeping study of the
Enlightenment." more »
Picture
of the Day
The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association
hosted a Thursday interactive keynote, called 'WAIT (Allies and Advocates in
Training) ... the Time is NOW' with anti-racism consultant Rashad Norris, the
principal of Relevant Engagement Consulting in Tacoma, Wash., during its
virtual trade show this week. Here, Norris spotlights Joy DeGruy's
self-published title 'Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome.'
Courtesy Claire Kirch
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John Maher, Jim Milliot, Ed Nawotka, Calvin Reid, Emma Wenner
PW Daily logo: Nicole Cadavid
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A Tale of Two Houses
Following a shift of its business model toward digital learning
materials, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has cut 525 jobs,
even as fellow Boston area publisher Beacon Press has bumped its
entry-level salary significantly. Wiley's Brian Napack has been
elected AAP chairman, replacing John Sargent, while on the West
Coast, the PNBA's annual membership meeting found the
group in good spirits. And the finalists for PW Star Watch 2020 have been
announced. Meanwhile, in J.K. Rowling news, more than 200 writers
and publishers have signed a
letter in support of trans and nonbinary people, the Guardian
reports, days after a host of prominent authors signed a letter defending
Rowling, whose comments on transgender issues have infuriated many. The New
York Times reports that poet and author Kevin Young will head the
National Museum of African American History and Culture while
keeping his poetry editor position at the New Yorker. And TechCrunch
has found that more than
14,000 serious injuries have been incurred at Amazon fulfillment
centers in spite of the company’s safety claims.
HMH Reorganization Will Cut 525 Jobs
As Houghton Mifflin Harcourt shifts more of its education publishing business
to the creation of digital products, the company said it has implemented a
restructuring program that will cut its workforce by 22% in order to save
between $95 million to $100 million annually. HMH Books & Media is not
affected by the restructuring. more »
Beacon Press Increases Entry-Level Wages to $44.6K
Beacon Press has increased its entry-level salaries to $44,600 a year, an
increase of $9,000, making it the highest baseline wage in publishing to have
been publicly announced thus far. more »
Dr. Marc Siegel Announces New Covid Book
From Fox News medical analyst Marc Siegel comes 'COVID: The Politics of Fear
and the Power of Science.' This groundbreaking book shows us how to look
beyond the hype and hysteria, inoculate ourselves against crippling fear
tactics, and develop the emotional and intellectual skills needed to take
back our lives as we battle this pandemic. (Sponsored)
more »
Napack Elected AAP Chairman
Brian Napack, president and CEO of John Wiley & Sons, has been elected
the new chairman of the Association of American Publishers. Napack, who had
been vice-chairman since the beginning of 2020, succeeds John Sargent, who
resigned from the position following the announcement that he would leave
Macmillan Publishers by year's end. more »
PW Star Watch 2020 Finalists Announced
Five finalists have been chosen by the jurors of PW Star Watch for 2020 from
among a group of 40 honorees. A virtual party and the announcement of this
year's Superstar will be held October 13. more »
Despite Difficult Year, PNBA in Good Financial
Shape
The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association gathered on Zoom for its annual
membership meeting this week. Despite a difficult year, attendance was good
and leadership said the organization is in strong financial shape. more »
Knight to Retire, Van Gorp Up at HCCP
Tom Knight, senior v-p of sales at HarperCollins Christian Publishing and
HarperCollins Focus, is retiring at the end of the year. He will be replaced
by Dan Van Gorp, currently director of independent retail sales. more »
C4F Names 2020 First Novel Prize Shortlist
Seven debut novels, by Amina Cain, Maisy Card, Hilary Leichter, Raven
Leilani, Corey Sobel, Douglas Stuart, and C Pam Zhang, have been shortlisted
for the 2020 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. more »
2020 LGBTQIA+ Graphic Novels for Young Readers
2020 has shown a strong increase in LGBTQIA+ representation in graphic
novels, especially in middle grade. Click through to see our selection of
noteworthy graphic novels that offer visibility for queer youth. more »
DK, Sourcebooks Partner Up on European Sales
DK and Sourcebooks have formed a new sales partnership effective January 1,
when DK will begin selling and marketing Sourcebooks in the U.K. and Europe. more »
Nadia Owusu's Earthquake of a Memoir
A motif of earthquakes threads through the blistering new book 'Aftershocks'
as the author confronts ideas of home, identity, and the ripple effects of
trauma. more »
Covid-19 Industry Impacts
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Job Moves
- Suzie Sisoler
has been named v-p and director of consumer data and marketing
automation at Penguin Random House.
- Erika Seyfried
has been promoted to v-p and director of digital strategy and consumer
engagement at Penguin Random House.
- Porscha Burke
has been promoted to assistant publishing director and senior editor at
Clarkson Potter, Ten Speed Press, and Harmony/Rodale.
- Gayle Wattawa
has been promoted to general manager and editorial director at Heyday.
- Vanessa Arnold has
joined Post Hill Press as royalties analyst.
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Bookstore News
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to read ShelfTalker, our children's bookselling blog.
Trade Paperback Bestseller List
'The Institute' by Stephen King is the #1 title on PW's trade paperback
bestseller list. See the full list »
Review of the Day: 'The Push' by Ashley
Audrain
"This is a sterling addition to the burgeoning canon of bad seed
suspense, from an arrestingly original new voice." more »
Picture
of the Day
In Charlottesville, Va., New Dominion Bookshop
is getting in the fall spirit with spooky kids' books and its favorite local
author, Edgar Allan Poe.
Courtesy New Dominion
PW Daily team: Rachel Deahl,
John Maher, Jim Milliot, Ed Nawotka, Calvin Reid, Emma Wenner
PW Daily logo: Nicole Cadavid
To submit pictures of the day, email pics@publishersweekly.com.
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