This week’s fiction releases include new titles by Ann Cleeves and Fiona Barton, while David Rohde and Amanda Jones publish nonfiction. 12 works of fiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-fiction-publishing-august-27 6 works of nonfiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-nonfiction-publishing-august-27 We consult a number of sources in compiling our weekly lists and PM members can see our lists for the coming months on Bookshop. Check out August‘s 105 fiction releases, 18 works of nonfiction, and 51 children’s titles; September‘s 70 fiction releases, 35 works of nonfiction, and 20 children’s titles; and October‘s 36 fiction releases, 31 works of nonfiction, and 50 children’s titles. […]
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Compass Rose Launches In Partnership With Indie Bookstores
Compass Rose is a new publisher with the stated purpose of partnering with independent bookstores, from the editorial process through publication. Founded by Robert Mrazek and Steve Israel, both former US Representatives-turned-novelists, and former American Booksellers Association ceo Oren Teicher, the company will publish “a curated and eclectic list that crosses a number of fiction and non-fiction genres, including memoir, adventure, new editions of classics, and “literary thrillers.” They plan to publish one book per month, starting in February 2025. Mrazek serves as chair & publisher, Teicher serves as co-chair, and Israel is partner and industry advisor. The company has an […]
B&N to Limit Erotica And Summary Titles On Their Site
Barnes & Noble is eliminating certain books from their online catalog. Some digital book distributors have been tasked with removing all of their erotica ISBNs from feeding onto the site, as well as public domain works and “summary” titles that bill themselves as guides to other popular books. Additionally, B&N is updating the search function on their site so that customers “can decide to see clearly explicit content or not.” Senior director of book strategy & customer experience Shannon DeVito told PL that this is a quality-control move that will not affect major publishers. It will also not influence what’s […]