In the UK, former Canongate publisher Jenny Todd will launch The Literary Office on October 1. She said: “I am drawn to writers who dare to be different; with the potential to be published in fresh and inventive ways.”
Archives for September 2021
Imprints: More PRH UK Lines to Publish Paperbacks As Penguins
At Penguin Random House UK, three paperback lines will publish under the Penguin brand and colophon in the future, to “leverage” the better-known brand. Transworld’s Black Swan and Corgi imprints and Cornerstone’s Arrow will all make the switch, the Bookseller reports. But it is a branding change only: “There are no internal structural implications to this development. Nor are any roles in the company affected by it.”
National Book Award Longlist: Nonfiction
The longlist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction was announced on Thursday afternoon.
Macmillan Postpones Full Reopening to 2022
Macmillan trade told employees the company is “delaying the official reopening of the office until no earlier than January 10, 2022, while also adding a soft opening of the office beginning in October 2021.” Previously, they had planned on reopening the New York office on October 18 for those who want to work in the office. In line with that, business travel continues to be suspended through the end of 2021. The notice indicates, “As we look to reopen the office, we are keenly aware of everyone’s unique situations. We continue to prioritize flexibility and the creation of a safe environment, […]
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Chloe Texier-Rose joins Zando as director of publicity. She was previously at Farrar, Straus & Giroux.
Opening Sales: Rooney In the US
Yes, Sally Rooney’s Beautiful World, Where Are You? launched at No. 1 on the NPD Bookscan bestseller list, just as it topped the list in the UK. But US hardcover sales registered just under 40,000 units — below the 46,000 hardcover sales that were tracked in the UK.