Brandon Taylor, John Banville, and Stacey Abrams publish novels this week, while new nonfiction includes memoirs from Kwame Alexander and Rachel Louise Snyder. Also out this week is The Book of Charlie by David Von Drehle, which is sampled in our Buzz Books 2023: Spring/Summer collection. 12 works of fiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-fiction-publishing-may-23 13 nonfiction titles https://bookshop.org/lists/new-nonfiction-publishing-may-23 From Buzz Books https://buzz.publishersmarketplace.com/ 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 […]
Archives for May 2023
Imprints: Hardie Grant North America Launches Bright Light
The North America division of Australian publisher Hardie Grant has launched a new children’s imprint called Bright Light. Leading the line are publishing director Marisa Pintado, publisher Chren Byng, and art director Pooja Desai. A release states that they will publish “inclusive stories created by authors and illustrators from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.” They aim to publish 15 to 20 titles a year, starting in fall 2023 with eight picture books. Managing director of Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing Kate Brown said, “As publishers for children, we take our role of amplifying experiences and issues very seriously. We […]
People 5/22
SVP/executive editor Carrie Feron is leaving Avon/Morrow in mid-June.
Distribution: Sundial House
Columbia University Press has begun distributing Sundial House as of May 1. This includes English and Spanish language titles in North America and English-only titles worldwide.
People 5/19
Forthcoming: Walter Isaacson’s ELON MUSK
Simon & Schuster will publish a biography of Elon Musk by bestselling author Walter Isaacson on September 12. It will be simultaneously published by S&S in the UK, Canada, Australia, and India. S&S vp, editor in chief Priscilla Painton acquired World English, audio, and first serial rights from Amanda Urban at Creative Artists Agency. A release states, “For two years, Isaacson shadowed Musk, attended his meetings, walked his factories with him, and spent hours interviewing him, his family, friends, coworkers, and adversaries. The result is the revealing inside story, filled with amazing tales of triumphs and turmoil, that addresses the […]