Bestselling Swedish author Karin Smirnoff will write the three forthcoming books in Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series. Polaris will publish the titles in Sweden; the U.S. publisher has not been announced, but the series has previously been published by Knopf. A publication date hasn’t been set. “It feels almost solemn to write the sequel to Millennium. I said yes to the project without hesitation, even though it postpones my own ideas for new novels,” Smirnoff said. “It’s an exciting opportunity to independently create and make something new based on a unique fictional universe that is known worldwide.” Larsson family representative Magdalena Hedlund […]
Archives for December 2021
Good October Continues Great Year for Trade Publishers
The AAP reported their monthly StatShot statistics for October from participating publishers, recording another strong month as retailers stocked up for the holidays ahead of expected supply chain issues. Trade publishing sales were $1.042 billion — what we believe is the first time AAP-monitored sales have ever topped $1 billion in a single month — up $143.5 million, or 16 percent higher than a year ago. Adult sales of $712 million were up $104 million, with hardcovers growing by 14.5 percent (up $41 million) and trade paperbacks rising a big 35 percent (up $49.5 million). Children’s and YA sales of […]
People 12/6
Tricia Skinner has been promoted to senior agent at Fuse Literary.
People 12/3
At Chronicle, Calico Melton has been hired as senior designer for Ridley’s Games.
Best Of: NYT Top Children’s Books
The New York Times announced their 25 Best Children's Books of 2021, as chosen by children's book editor Jennifer Krauss.
Cundill History Prize, Hadada
Marjoleine Kars has been awarded Canada's Cundill History Prize for Blood on the River: A Chronicle of Mutiny and Freedom on the Wild Coast (New Press).