Wadza Mhute has joined Oprah Daily as books editor. She previously worked at The New York Times and ABC News Radio.
AAP Expands Sustainability and DEI Work
The Association of American Publishers announced it is expanding its work into climate and sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public policy, as voted on by its board of directors. AAP president and ceo Maria A. Pallante said, “By focusing AAP on diversity and sustainability challenges, the board is not only acknowledging the potential impact of change management within its own ranks, but also acknowledging its responsibility to future generations of publishers, authors, readers, and leaders.” AAP board chair Brian Napack, Wiley president and ceo, led the initiatives, creating working groups with representatives from across the industry “to […]
Best Of 2021: Washington Post, Indigo
The Washington Post announced their 10 Best Books of 2021, including Honorée Fanonne Jeffers's The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois and Lauren Groff's Matrix, both excerpted in our Buzz Books 2021: Fall/Winter anthology.
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At Knopf, Gabrielle Brooks has been promoted to vp, executive publicity director, KDPG & special projects.
Bookselling: Paper Source to Open in Two B&Ns
Paper Source will launch a shop within two Barnes & Noble stores this holiday season– Hingham, MA, opening on November 19, and the Morrison shopping center in Charlotte, NC, opening on November 22. This marks the first collaboration between the brands since Elliott Management, which owns B&N, acquired Paper Source in May. Paper Source ceo Jenica Myszkowski said: “With our shared heritage in paper and a commitment to nurturing creativity, it is a natural fit to partner with Barnes & Noble to explore new retail experiences. Our customers will love being able to find their favorite Paper Source products at […]
Paul McCartney’s Lyrics Is B&N Book of the Year
Booksellers named Paul McCartney’s The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present Barnes & Noble’s Book of the Year for 2021. “The Lyrics is an extraordinary book, ceo James Daunt said. “It is stunningly beautiful and a masterpiece of book design. Paul McCartney has fashioned, through the explorations of his songs with the poet Paul Muldoon, a fascinating insight into his life and creative genius. No wonder the booksellers of Barnes & Noble have hailed this magnificent and deeply original book.” Daunt will be in conversation with McCartney on B&N’s YouTube channel tonight. McCartney said: “I’m beyond honored to receive this recognition. My […]