Random House will publish VIGIL, a new novel by George Saunders, on January 27, 2026. Saunders won the Booker Prize for his first novel Lincoln in the Bardo, which was published in 2017. The publisher writes, “This new novel takes place at the bedside of an oil company CEO, in the twilight hours of his life, as he is ferried from this world into the next by Jill ‘Doll’ Blaine, tasked with guiding souls into the afterlife.” Saunders tells Vulture that the novel is a companion to Lincoln in the Bardo, adding “And there’s a third on the way (I […]
Forthcoming: ‘Eat To Hustle’ by Robin Arzón
Voracious will publish Peloton instructor and vp of fitness and programming Robin Arzón‘s EAT TO HUSTLE: 75 High-Protein Plant-Based Recipes on March 10, 2026. Voracious editorial director Raquel Pelzel acquired world rights from Pilar Queen at UTA. The book features “75 nutrient-dense protein-packed high-fiber recipes” and includes contribution from a dietician.
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Imprints: Dream Jar Publishing
Author-illustrator Angela Quezada Padron is launching a new children’s publisher called Dream Jar Publishing. Dream Jar will focus on “diverse children’s books that celebrate imagination, perseverance, and inclusion,” starting with three picture books and two novels publishing in 2027. First titles include Erin Fennell’s TANGO MAN, a picture book biography of composer Astor Piazzolla illustrated by Martina Peluso, and HENRY WADDLESON’S FIELD OF DREAMS by debut author Norma Davids.