Ben Mezrich, Roddy Doyle and Quan Barry lead this week’s fiction releases, while nonfiction includes new work from Sarah Weinman, Stacey Abrams and Lara Hodgson. 14 new works of fiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-fiction-publishing-february-22 https://shop.aer.io/publishers_lunch/cl/New_Fiction_Publishing_February_/222258 11 new nonfiction titles https://bookshop.org/lists/new-nonfiction-publishing-february-22 https://shop.aer.io/publishers_lunch/cl/New_Nonfiction_Publishing_February_/222259 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 are on our radar, now you can use this form to submit brief details as well: publun.ch/submitNotable. Please submit your notable titles at least 3 months prior to pub date.
Storytel CEO Steps Down; Company Expects Growth of 30 Percent or More in 2022
Swedish ebook streaming service and publisher Storytel issued their formal 2021 annual report. But the bigger parallel news was the announcement that founder Jonas Tellander is stepping down as ceo, effective immediately, while remaining on the board. Ingrid Bojner takes over as interim ceo as the board searches for a permanent successor. “It’s time for new leadership at Storytel, 17 years of full focus on Storytel has taken its toll. The team is now stronger than ever and will, under Ingrid’s leadership, take big steps this year,” Tellander said. “Personally, after a little time off, I look forward to continuing to […]
People 2/18
As part of the continued Workman integration, Ian Gross joins the HBG contracts department as director, reporting to Andrea Shallcross. Shani Weisser joins as associate, reporting to Gross. Jodi Donovan will join as contracts operations coordinator.
People 2/17
At Abrams, Lora Grisafi has been promoted to associate art director, Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Lagardere Publishing Reports Record Profits
Lagardere reported fourth quarter and full year results, with publishing division sales of €772 million in Q4, up 10.3 percent from €700 million last year. These results were driven by €24 million from the acquisition of Workman, and €16 million in foreign exchange as the British pound depreciated. For the full year, publishing sales were €2.598 billion, up 9.4 percent from €2.375 billion a year ago. Recurring EBIT rose substantially, to a record of €351 million, up €105 million over last year. The company said the higher margin “was driven by business growth, a favorable sales mix and disciplined cost […]
People 2/16
Maddie Pillari has been promoted to associate editor, Harper Collins. Mary Gaule has been promoted to editor, Harper and Harper Perennial.