In the first of five announcements, the National Book Foundation released the longlist for the NBA for Young People's Literature.
Archives for September 2021
People 9/15
Barbara Jones has joined Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency as an agent; she was previously executive editor at Henry Holt.
Today at Noon: AMA with Oprah Book Club’s Editorial Director, Leigh Haber
Don’t miss Leigh Haber, editorial director for Oprah’s Book Club and the books director for O Quarterly and Oprah Daily, online at this Publishers Marketplace link today at noon Eastern. The latest guest on our Discuss forum, Leigh will answer your questions about book clubs and more. A reminder that these are straightforward typed message board conversations. No cameras, no sound, no zooming, no separate apps required. Use the “reply” button to type your questions or comments, and Leigh will post back.
Bookselling: Green Apple Books to Open in SFO
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a 12-year lease for a Green Apple Books outlet in the Harvey Milk terminal at San Francisco International Airport. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the store is slated to open in March 2024, with construction beginning in October 2023. Hudson “will be the majority owner and responsible for rent and paying staff.” “The way the deal is structured, with Hudson as our partner, Green Apple doesn’t have to make much of an investment upfront,” Green Apple co-owner Pete Mulvihill said. “We could have gone this alone. We felt this was the safest way […]
Harper Puts HMH Lines Into Four Imprints, Announces Layoffs
Harper Collins announced further details on Tuesday about their integration of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, organizing their titles into four imprints, and promising those lines will “see increased focus and investment, with the majority of acquiring editors remaining in place.” There were unspecified layoffs as well: “Some employees will be departing Harper Collins as a result of the changes, but the majority of HMH Books & Media employees were retained.” CEO Brian Murray said in the announcement, “I want to thank everyone involved in this transition for their professionalism and support over the last few months. We wish all our departing […]
People 9/14
Molly Young, Alexandra Jacobs, and Jennifer Wilson join the New York Times books desk.