Archives for June 2024
Best So Far: B&N, Vulture, Time
It’s “Best So Far” season and Vulture and Time have published lists of their favorite books from the first half of the year. Barnes & Noble also announced their picks, selecting titles across 12 quirky collections. Their full set of picks are here. Four Works of Literary Fiction We Didn’t Want to End Clear, by Carys Davies James, by Percival Everett Long Island, by Colm Toibin Wandering Stars, by Tommy Orange Modern Love: 6 Novels That Changed the Way We Think About Relationships Good Material, by Dolly Alderton 888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers, by Abraham Chang The […]
Imprints: Harper Influence
Harper Group announced the launch of a new nonfiction imprint, Harper Influence, which will span “popular culture, from general lifestyle and entertainment to stories of survival and inspiration.” Senior vice president Lisa Sharkey will lead, with the first titles debuting in fall. Also acquiring for the imprint and working with Sharkey is editor Maddie Pillari. The imprint plans to release 15 titles a year. Sharkey says in a release, “I’m thrilled to launch Harper Influence and publish a list of compelling, innovative, and unique books across various nonfiction genres. It is my greatest honor to be able to lead this […]
Gotham Book Prize
Colson Whitehead's Crook Manifesto won the 2024 Gotham Book Prize.
Reese’s Book Club Pick, Apple Partnership
Reese Witherspoon chose The Unwedding by Allie Condie as her June book club pick, the third celebrity book club this month to chose a title featured in our Buzz Books 2024: Spring/Summer collection.
People 6/5
Jennifer Harlan will join as a senior staff editor at the New York Times Book Review, focusing on service journalism about "what to read next."