Swedish audiobook company Storytel has partnered with AI speech software provider ElevenLabs to produce AI-narrated audiobooks and develop AI voices “specifically tailored to Storytel’s core markets.” In a release, Storytel said their goal is to be a leader in AI narration “as a complement to organic voices.” They are also investing in ElevenLabs’ ongoing financing round, though the amount has not been disclosed. “We are proud and excited to have reached this multi-year agreement with ElevenLabs. As AI voices have become more sophisticated and versatile, Storytel aspires to offer our customers more choice by deploying this best-in-class solution to tailor […]
New Books Publishing June 20
Lorrie Moore, Ruth Ware, and Gail Tsukiyama publish fiction this week, while nonfiction includes new work from Alejandra Oliva and Natalie Beach. Also out today is Talking at Night by Claire Daverley, which is excerpted in our Buzz Books 2023: Spring/Summer collection. 18 works of fiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-fiction-publishing-june-20 9 nonfiction titles https://bookshop.org/lists/new-nonfiction-publishing-june-20 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 your key titles […]
Forthcoming: Mike Pence’s Go Home for Dinner
On November 14, Simon & Schuster will publish GO HOME FOR DINNER: Advice on How Faith Makes a Family and Family Makes a Life by Mike Pence with his daughter, Charlotte Pence Bond. According to a release, the book is “an in-depth, practical guide to balancing the demands of life with the long-term satisfaction that only a commitment to your family can bring.” This is the second book in a two-book deal, sold by David Vigliano and Thomas Flannery at Vigliano Associates. S&S bought world, first serial, and audio rights, and Priscilla Painton edited the book.
Wiley to Divest Educational Businesses After Disappointing Year
Wiley announced fourth quarter and year-end earnings for the period ended April 30. For the fourth quarter, the company reported $526 million in sales, down 4 percent from last year, and adjusted EBITDA of $146.2 million, up from $109.6 million. For the year, sales were $2.02 billion, down 3 percent, and non-GAAP EBITDA before adjustments fell 36 percent to $284.1 million, compared to $444.6 million in 2022. Academic publishing sales were down 3 percent to $127 million for the quarter, and fell 9 percent for the year, to $482 million, with the “decline in print and ebooks more than offsetting […]
Distribution: Mattel
Beginning July 1, Simon & Schuster will handle sales and distribution in the U.S. and Canada for Mattel Press and American Girl Publishing.
New Books Publishing June 13
Richard Ford, Elin Hilderbrand, and Tania James publish new fiction this week, while nonfiction includes new work from Tom Brokaw, Rose Styron, and Mattie Kahn. Also out today are You Can’t Stay Here Forever by Katherine Lin and A Shadow in Moscow by Katherine Reay, both available in our Buzz Books 2023: Spring/Summer collection. 24 works of fiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-fiction-publishing-june-13 13 nonfiction titles https://bookshop.org/lists/new-nonfiction-publishing-june-13 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 […]