Gregg Hurwitz, Bethany C. Morrow and Sarah Manguso lead this week’s fiction releases, while nonfiction includes new work from Chuck Klosterman and Laura Kipnis. 14 new works of fiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-fiction-publishing-february-8 https://shop.aer.io/publishers_lunch/cl/New_Fiction_Publishing_February_/221803 8 new nonfiction titles https://bookshop.org/lists/new-nonfiction-publishing-february-8 https://shop.aer.io/publishers_lunch/cl/New_Nonfiction_Publishing_February_/221804 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.
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At Random House, Megan Tripp has been promoted to manager, influencer marketing. Jane Popova has been promoted to social media associate. Soriya K. Chum joins as senior events manager. Aparna Rishi is now associate director, consumer strategy & engagement.
Globe Pequot to Relocate
Globe Pequot has purchased two office buildings in Essex, CT. The company, currently located in Guilford, CT, will move into the 7,000 square foot space this summer after renovation.
Lakeside To Buy Phoenix Color
Lakeside Book Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of specialty printer Phoenix Color Corp. from ALJ Regional Holdings. Subject to regulatory and stockholder approval, the deal is expected to go through in the second quarter of 2022. Phoenix has plants in Maryland and Indiana, manufacturing book components, children’s books, and other print products. “The combination of Phoenix’s component production capabilities and Lakeside’s book manufacturing services would provide customers the benefits of streamlined order processing, scheduling and speed of delivery,” Phoenix chair and ceo Marc Reisch said in a release. “We know Phoenix well as […]
Waterstones Reportedly In Talks to Acquire Blackwell’s
Waterstones is in discussions to purchase Blackwell’s, Sky News reports. The 18-store UK chain confirmed it is in a period of exclusivity with an unnamed purchaser to negotiate a deal. Waterstones is said to be pursuing the acquisition on a solvent basis, and it is expected that such a deal would require regulatory approval. The Blackwell family has owned the operation since its founding in 1879.