Following his roundup to staff, Hachette Book Group ceo Michael Pietsch wrote to authors and agents as well and said the company is “heading into 2022 with optimism and excitement.” He notes, “While 2021 had many challenges, it was a better year for our industry than 2020, as virtually all bookstores and other retailers were open all year, and we saw a resurgence of sales at chain and independent booksellers and gift stores.” Still, supply chain challenges meant “like all publishers we had periods when we were unable to reprint and restock books with our accustomed speed.” The company has […]
