Simon & Schuster will publish THE ART OF POWER by former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on August 6. The book focuses on her time in the house, and includes a personal account of January 6. S&S vp and editor-in-chief Priscilla Painton acquired world rights, sold by Mollie Glick and David Larabell at CAA. Pelosi will also narrate the audiobook.
Imprints: Airwave Books
Airwave podcast network and BenBella Books are launching Airwave Books, which will feature nonfiction books by Airwave’s podcast and video creators. Categories include history, business, science, wellness, and investigative journalism. PRH will distribute. Ben Mathis, head of content and partnerships for Airwave, says “Our content creators are natural storytellers, and we are excited to help them expand their voice to print and audiobooks. BenBella shares our passion for content that makes us better, smarter people, and they bring unparalleled experience, editorial support, and marketing power to Airwave Books.” BenBella Books founder Glenn Yeffeth said, “We’re excited to expand our reach through […]
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Masie Cochran has been named publisher and editorial director at Tin House Books.
Five Publishers Join Suit Against Iowa Book Ban Law
Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, and Sourcebooks, have joined Penguin Random House in the lawsuit against the state of Iowa challenging a new book banning law. PRH and a group of four authors–Malinda Lo, Laurie Halse Anderson, John Green, and Jodi Picoult–first filed suit back in November. The law, which has been called “incredibly broad,” prohibits any books describing or depicting sex from appearing in public school or classroom libraries, regardless of context. The five publishers issued a joint statement: “We as publishers are uniting in our unwavering commitment to stand with educators, librarians, students, authors, and […]
Gotham Book Prize
The Gotham Book Prize announced finalists, with the winner to be named on June 5.