Lauren Appleton has been promoted to executive editor at Tarcher Perigee.
Archives for June 2024
Blue Star Press Acquires Sasquatch Books
Bend, OR-based publisher Blue Star Press has acquired Seattle-based Sasquatch Books from Penguin Random House, which bought the company in 2017. Both presses will continue to be sold and distributed by Penguin Random House Publisher Services, extending Blue Star’s distribution agreement for 10 more years. They write in the announcement that Sasquatch will maintain its Seattle office and continue to “operate autonomously and maintain its editorial independence and creative identity.” Peter Licalzi, ceo of Blue Star Press said, “Investing in quality content is integral to Blue Star Press’s growth strategy, and Sasquatch Books has an incredible portfolio that we’re excited […]
Distribution: University of Pittsburgh Press
Starting July 1, University of Pittsburgh Press will use Longleaf Services for fulfillment and publishing services.
New Books Publishing June 4
This week’s fiction releases include new titles by Morgan Talty, Walter Mosley, Joseph O’Neill, and Chigozie Obioma. Ann Leary, Annalee Newitz, and Chelsea Devantez publish nonfiction works this week, while June’s children’s releases include books by Mo Willems, Loren Long, Linda Sue Park, and Brian Pinkney. Two of this month’s celebrity book club picks are included in our Buzz Books 2024: Spring/Summer sampler: Swift River by Essie Chambers and Malas by Marcela Fuentes. The collection also features new titles by Ally Condie, Katelyn Doyle, Amy Low, Damali Peterman, and Kate Young, all publishing this week. 31 works of fiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-fiction-publishing-june-4 […]
Forthcoming: Bill Gates’ Memoir
Bill Gates announced that his memoir SOURCE CODE will be published on February 4, 2025, again with Knopf. “It’s a memoir about my early years, from childhood through my decision to leave college and start Microsoft with Paul Allen. I write about the relationships, lessons, and experiences that laid the foundation for everything in my life that followed.”
More June Picks
Good Morning America chose Malas by Marcela Fuentes as its June book club pick.