Archives for February 2022
Oprah’s Book Club
New Books Publishing February 8
Gregg Hurwitz, Bethany C. Morrow and Sarah Manguso lead this week’s fiction releases, while nonfiction includes new work from Chuck Klosterman and Laura Kipnis. 14 new works of fiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-fiction-publishing-february-8 https://shop.aer.io/publishers_lunch/cl/New_Fiction_Publishing_February_/221803 8 new nonfiction titles https://bookshop.org/lists/new-nonfiction-publishing-february-8 https://shop.aer.io/publishers_lunch/cl/New_Nonfiction_Publishing_February_/221804 We consult a number of sources in compiling our weekly lists and PM members can see our lists for the coming three months through this reference page. But if you want to make sure your key titles are on our radar, now you can use this form to submit brief details as well: publun.ch/submitNotable. Please submit your notable titles at least 3 months prior to pub date.
Tomorrow’s Live Discuss Guest: Sara Birmingham, Editor, Ecco
Join Discuss online at this Publishers Marketplace link tomorrow, Wednesday, February 9 at noon Eastern for an AMA with Sara Birmingham, editor at Ecco. Sara will answer questions and address issues such as: how an agent can get around the issue of editors who are overwhelmed by submissions. agented submissions vs. direct submissions, as well as tips on direct submissions. what the acquisitions process is like at a publishing house. what editors look for in proposals. To participate in Discuss, just sign in and use the “reply” button to type your questions or comments, and Sara will post back.
Judge to Rule “Soon” On AAP’s Motion for A Preliminary Injunction
As the court hearing on the AAP’s motion for a preliminary injunction blocking Maryland’s library ebook lending law proceeded over more than three hours on Monday, there was a consistent theme: Judge Deborah L. Boardman’s considerable questions and comments were the most illuminating part. And it’s important to note that she concluded the lengthy discussions by promising, “It is my intention to issue my decision on this soon. I will not be sitting on this idly, I promise you that.” Overall she had far more questions for Maryland’s attorney. She did press AAP attorney Scott Zebrak on the whether there […]
People 2/7
At Random House, Megan Tripp has been promoted to manager, influencer marketing. Jane Popova has been promoted to social media associate. Soriya K. Chum joins as senior events manager. Aparna Rishi is now associate director, consumer strategy & engagement.